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Peer reviewedMiddleton, M. R. – Electronic Library, 1983
Outlines the present status of library automation and networking in Australia and explores the issues arising when regional network operations consider their relationship to the national Australian Bibliographic Network: provision of services, standards, network technology, contractual arrangements, economics, and policy. Thirty-eight references…
Descriptors: Consortia, Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Peer reviewedCabral, Maria Luisa – Electronic Library, 1992
The National Library of Portugal undertook a leadership role in the development of the Portuguese Bibliographic database (PORBASE). The National Library defined cataloging standards and circulated them to Portuguese libraries to create a national catalog. PORBASE is a work in progress with ongoing technical projects and collaboration in the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Information Technology
Peer reviewedHeijne, Maria – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes the activities of SURFnet BV, a research network that provides information and communication services in higher education and scientific or industrial research in The Netherlands. Topics discussed include standardization; user services, including electronic mail; costs of using SURFnet; user support services; and the role of libraries in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Databases, Electronic Mail
