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Miller, R. Bruce – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Surveys areas of vulnerability for library databases, provides guidelines to minimize the threat of disasters, and outlines recovery procedures. Topics covered include planning for natural catastrophes, designing physical and data environments, prevention of computer failure, vendor failure, and steps for developing a disaster prevention and…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Databases, Library Automation, Library Planning

Brownrigg, Edwin B.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This tutorial on packet radio (communication system using radio and digital packet-switching technology) highlights radio transmission of data, brief history, special considerations in applying packet radio to library online catalogs, technology, defining protocol at physical and network levels, security, geographic coverage, and components. (A…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation

Corbly, James E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Offers 10 guidelines for librarians responsible for making decisions on whether to upgrade application software. Examines the Internet, client/server LAN (local area network) architecture, developments in contemporary stand-alone systems, and graphic user interfaces to determine their impact on the upgrading process. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Guidelines

Jarvis, William E.; Dow, Victoria E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Description of the way in which some essential features of pathfinders have been incorporated in the online library catalog at Lehigh University discusses factors involved in record design, provides examples of records used with a GEAC Integrated Library System, and suggests several ways of implementing pathfinder records online. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Guides, Higher Education

Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This checklist based on an earlier version (1980) relates specifically to cathode ray tube and other visual display terminals (VDTs) and also applies to personal computers. Highlights include changes in VDTs, selecting a VDT (evaluate needs, survey market, observe and use, talk to users), and screen and keyboard characteristics. (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards, Guidelines

Kazlauskas, Edward John; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Reviews selected strategies employed in educational and training psychology that might be incorporated into library and information management software. Based on this review, a number of potentially useful features are identified, and an exploratory study of a sampling of library and information management software is conducted based on these…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Psychology

Berger, Michael G.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
The six articles comprising this special section on MELVYL, the University of California automated library system, discuss plans for the future, general recommendations for online catalog design, evaluation methods, evolution of computing resources, impact on the work of librarians, and academic goals and benefits. A chronology of MELVYL…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods