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Microcomputer Software for Libraries: A Survey.
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Nolan, Jeanne M. – Electronic Library, 1983
Reports on findings of research done by Nolan Information Management Services concerning availability of microcomputer software for libraries. Highlights include software categories (specific, generic-database management programs, original); number of programs available in 1982 for 12 applications; projections for 1983; and future software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Libraries, Library Automation
Micro-Automation--The Problems of Selection.
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Armstrong, C. J. – Electronic Library, 1984
Discussion of the acquisition of small computer systems (microcomputers and software) by libraries for their own use covers the decision-making process, five options available for acquiring software, stand-alone microcomputer packages for library housekeeping, and national bibliographic control of computer software. Twenty-six references are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Decision Making, Library Automation
The Challenge of the Eighties--the Comprehensive Electronic Service System (CESS).
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Grosch, Audrey N. – Electronic Library, 1983
Addresses concept of automated library systems as integration of traditional bibliographic transaction processing applications and advanced office systems. Functional application distribution for this system is discussed using Computer Consoles, Inc., Office Power and Prime Computer, Inc., and Prime Office Automation System to show office…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
A Case for Conversational Cataloging.
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McAllister, Caryl; McAllister, A. Stratton – Electronic Library, 1983
Distinguishes between two basic types of interaction with online cataloging systems: preparation of bibliographic record offline by cataloger followed by online entry by clerk and interactive consultation by cataloger of online catalog while entering records. The Dobis/Libis system, authority files, code tables, command chaining, multidimensional…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Software for Microcomputers in Libraries and Information Units.
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Tedd, Lucy A. – Electronic Library, 1983
Descriptions of available microcomputer software cover basic software, word processing, database management systems, in-house information retrieval, searching of external online information retrieval systems, in-house library housekeeping, and financial and management software. Checklist of points to consider when acquiring software, 36…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Equipment Manufacturers
Marion in the Satellite Age.
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Diebler, Mary – Electronic Library, 1984
Briefly describes various types of telecommunication technologies--cable communications (video and nonvideo uses), instructional television fixed service (provides video programing within a 50-mile radius), satellite communications (links in providing nationwide communications)--and explores their applications in libraries. Libraries and…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Educational Television, Futures (of Society)
Library Automation in the Netherlands and Pica.
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Bossers, Anton; Van Muyen, Martin – Electronic Library, 1984
Describes the Pica Library Automation Network (originally the Project for Integrated Catalogue Automation), which is based on a centralized bibliographic database. Highlights include the Pica conception of library automation, online shared cataloging system, circulation control system, acquisition system, and online Dutch union catalog with…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition