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Peer reviewedTaylor, Raymond G., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes the power of queuing models as a source of detailed, expected performance measures for online catalogs. An illustration of such a performance analysis is provided, and its value to library administrators is discussed. (9 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Terminals, Evaluation Criteria, Library Planning, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A.; West, Richard – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
The first of two articles on MELVYL, the University of California's online library system, discusses the next generation of public access information retrieval systems for research libraries based on lessons learned from 10 years of MELVYL. The second article considers MELVYL in the larger context of the University of California's information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Technology
Peer reviewedGrant, Wallace C.; Jones, Dorothy E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes new technology that adapts online catalogs into large-print, speaking catalogs and discusses a step-by-step approach for implementing the technology in public and academic libraries. Suggestions on developing a work team, descriptions of the technology and its installation, and approaches to teaching and assisting visually impaired…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Higher Education, Librarians
Peer reviewedKaske, Neal K. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes an evaluation of variability in the percentage of subject searching in an online catalog among branch libraries of one university. The results reported include variability by time of day, day of week, and week of semester. The value of this type of information for library administration is discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Branch Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBerger, 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
