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Machine-Readable Data Files and Networks.
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Nasatir, Marilyn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Integrating machine-readable data files and microcomputer software (combined as MRDF) into traditional library and information services by incorporating a MARC format for them into the bibliographic networks will increase access to those materials. Standards for their bibliographic control have been developed and progress is being made in their…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Networks
Advancing the Digital Map Library.
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Lamont, Melissa; Bowles, G. Ian – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Describes the Pennsylvania County Mapper, which provides economic and social data by county and enables users to create and customize electronic thematic maps through the Internet. Discusses conditions leading to the development of the site and basic requirements for service; relates experiences with building an online mapping system. (AEF)
Descriptors: Information Networks, Information Services, Information Sources, Internet
Scholarly References to Machine-Readable Documents.
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Hannemyr, Gisle; Flood, Even – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Summarizes difficulties in creating formal bibliographic citations to public access machine-readable documents (PAMD): no established format for PAMD references in tradition of scholarly writing; structure of computer conferencing results in authors using language different from that used in written communications; information storage problems of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks
Virginia Tech Report: CNI's Assessing the Academic Networked Environment Project.
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Eustis, Joanne; Gaylord, Clark; Hitchingham, Eileen; Homer, Kimberley; Taylor, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Describes Virginia Tech's participation in the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Assessing the Academic Networked Environment Project to field test measures of the impact of networks and networked information resources on higher education institutions. Topics include student surveys, library surveys, administrative information services,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
Online Information Services, Document Delivery Systems, and Libraries in the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Neubauer, K. W. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This overview of the information market and services available in the Federal Republic of Germany highlights online information systems (hosts, databases, networks); relation of Europe to United States and Germany; the German library system (problems and advantages of document delivery, online services); and telecommunication technology.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Dissemination
Public-Access Computer Systems: The Next Generation of Library Automation Systems.
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Bailey, Charles W., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes nine categories of library automation systems intended for direct use by library patrons: catalog information systems; electronic information systems; information presentation systems; instructional systems; consultation systems; information services and delivery systems; conferencing systems; integrative systems; and user computing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Information Networks, Information Services
Impacts of Public Access to the Internet through Pennsylvania Public Libraries.
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Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Presents an evaluation of the OnLine at PA Libraries (1996-97) Internet-based information services and resources project for Pennsylvania residents. The project provided a statewide demonstration to improve public library services; connect public libraries to the Internet; provide a range of new services and resources to their communities; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Global Approach, Information Networks
Network Literacy: A Role for Libraries?
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McClure, Charles R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Explores the impact of electronic networking on social evolution, new notions of literacy, and social equity. Strategies to develop the Internet/NREN as a vehicle for reconnecting segments of society and promoting a network-literate population are needed. The role of libraries and the educational community in accomplishing these objectives must be…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)