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At the Threshold of a Library Network.
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Khalid, Farooq A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
Highlights both the benefits and the problems associated with networking in libraries and discusses circumstances that are forcing information centers in the Arabian Gulf region to begin thinking about library networking. Topics include governing models, resource sharing, timeliness, cost effectiveness, currency, reliability, and a union catalog…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Governance, Information Centers
The ABN Database: Sampling Strategies for Collection Overlap Studies.
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Rochester, Maxine K. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Reports the methodology and results of a study which explored the potential of three approaches to sampling the Australian Bibliographic Network (ABN) database files for determining collection overlap among Australian libraries. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Networks
Public Policy and National and International Networks.
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Kilgour, Frederick G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Examines impact of public policies on national and international computerized information networks and reviews characteristics of modern European governments as contrasted with United States government public policies related to national networks in United States and other countries, international networks, and intent and effect of public…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Government (Administrative Body), International Programs
ALEPH: Israel's Research Library Network: Background, Evolution, and Implications for Networking in a Small Country.
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Lazinger, Susan S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Describes ALEPH, the research library network in Israel, and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of its decentralized structure. Highlights include comparisons between RLIN and ALEPH; centralized versus decentralized networks; the format of ALEPH; authority control in ALEPH; and non-Roman scripts in both networks. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Comparative Analysis
To Merge and Not to Merge: Israel's Union List of Monographs in the Context of Merging Algorithms.
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Lazinger, Susan S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Describes the history and development of the algorithm that was used to produce a union list of monographs for ALEPH (Automated Library Expandable Program Hebrew University), Israel's research library network. The literature on merging online records is reviewed, case studies are examined, and problems with matching and merging online…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Algorithms, Bibliographic Records, Case Studies
The Australian Bibliographic Network--An Introduction.
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Hannan, 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
Measuring the Performance of a Merging Algorithm: Mismatches, Missed-Matches, and Overlap in Israel's Union List.
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Meir, Daniel D.; Lazinger, Susan S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Reports on a survey measuring the performance of a merging algorithm used to generate the now-defunct ULM (Union List of Monographs) file for ALEPH, Israel's research library network. Discusses automatic detection and merging of duplicate bibliographic records, problems created by lack of a standard for Hebrew spelling, and methods for measuring…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Data Processing
Communications.
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Steele, Colin; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Five brief articles examine new library technologies and physical problems; potential health hazards posed by frequent use of photocopiers; psychological deterrence of electronic security systems; quality control of cooperative cataloging in a library network; and the billing system designed and programed for a medical library. Two articles…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accounting, Alarm Systems, Bibliographic Utilities
Creating Bibliographic and Cataloging Standards and Developing Cooperation in Polish Academic Libraries after the Implementation of VTLS.
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Sroka, Marek – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Discusses the process of creating bibliographic and cataloging standards, after the implementation of the VTLS (Virginia Tech Library System) integrated library system, in major Polish academic libraries. Examines the adoption of the USMARC bibliographic data exchange format; authority control; subject cataloging; topical and name heading…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Records, Cataloging