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Peer reviewedMischo, Lare; Hegarty, Kevin – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Discusses a presentation prepared by Boeing Computer Services in cooperation with the Tacoma Public Library staff, which demonstrates the potential of interactive cable systems based on the Canadian Telidon system. Features of this videotex system, software, and equipment, including microcomputers, are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Display Systems, Information Services
Peer reviewedZiegman, Bruce; Aveney, Brian – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes features of the acquisitions subsystem of the online computer system introduced by the Washington Library Network and offered to all participants who use the subsystem and all interested vendors, noting equipment and programs used, and online ordering procedures available. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discussion of factors which led Division of Library Automation, University of California, to configure its computing resources as they are now, notes distributed processing, centralized processing, machine architecture, selection of operating system, telecommunications software, software packages for online catalogs, and problems of overhead and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedEpstein, Hank – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
A retrospective conversion tool permitting libraries with a microfiche reader and Apple microcomputer to convert bibliographic and holdings files to computer-readable tapes in MARC format is described. The basic process, library costs and MARC tape costs, use of system in Wisconsin, and user's view of the system are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedToliver, David E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Discusses intelligent front-end processors designed to impose uniform standards on multiple databases and assist searchers, including motivation for development, prototypes from research community, commercial systems using microcomputers, capabilities and problems encountered in developing Franklin Institute's Online Database Search Assistance…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedMcCarn, Davis B.; McCarn, Grace H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes ongoing project to automate production of 26 indexes and catalogs produced by H. W. Wilson Company through use of the BEACON system and its online screen-edit program, SCREED. System objectives, system architecture, specifications, components (data entry, validation, release, file generation, retrieval, publication, photocomposition,…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases
Peer reviewedAlewaeters, Gerrit; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Sketches history, design, and future plans of VUBIS (joint development of VUB--Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Free University of Brussels, and IS--Interactive Systems, Inc.), an online, user-friendly, public access library system for a European academic library. Search capabilities, cataloging subsystem, and software are discussed. Thirteen references…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHannan, Chris – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Focuses on the centralized, online, shared-cataloging facility of the Australian Bibliographic Network operated by the National Library of Australia. Existing automated library systems in Australia, selection and implementation of Washington Library Network software, comparison of Australian and U.S. automation, and projections for future…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Databases
Peer reviewedUrbanek, Val – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
User-friendly computer terminals with touch sensitive screens are used in new instruction and information dissemination system operating at Providence Public Library and Rockefeller Library at Brown University. This microcomputer-based turnkey system offers databases built by librarians providing information such as use of library, book reviews,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Programs, Databases, Display Systems
