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The Online Information System at Georgia Institute of Technology [and] Development of the Carnegie Mellon Library Information System [and] Article-Level Access in the Online Catalog at Vanderbilt University.
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Drake, Miriam A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes the planning, development, implementation and impact of online information systems at three academic libraries. Some of the issues discussed include the campus computing environments, factors affecting the selection of databases and search systems, the impact of the system on library staff and users, and future considerations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Database Design
New Dimensions for the Online Catalog: The Dartmouth College Library Experience [and] TOC/DOC at Caltech: Evolution of Citation Access Online [and] Locally Loaded Databases in Arizona State University's Online Catalog Using the CARL System.
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Klemperer, Katharina; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Each of three articles describes an academic library's online catalog that includes locally created databases. Topics covered include database and software selection; systems design and development; database producer negotiations; problems encountered during implementation; database loading; training and documentation; and future plans. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Database Producers
The UC MELVYL MEDLINE System: A Pilot Project for Access to Journal Literature through an Online Catalog.
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Lynch, Clifford A.; Berger, Michael G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes a pilot project by the University of California to provide access to biomedical and health sciences literature through the integration of the MEDLINE database into the University's MELVYL online union catalog. The discussion covers the design, implementation and evaluation of the system, current planning efforts, and key technical and…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Monographs
DOCLINE: A National Automated Interlibrary Loan Request Routing and Referral System.
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Dutcher, Gale A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes an automated interlibrary loan request routing and referral system made available to U.S. biomedical libraries by the National Library of Medicine. The description covers the databases used and the systems modules that support various functions. The current status of the system and possible future developments are discussed. (six…
Descriptors: Databases, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Networks
Rethinking OPACS: The Design of Assertive Information Systems.
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Culkin, Patricia B. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the need to reassess the objectives of online public access catalogs and how those objectives might be met before costly investments are made in electronic versions of "other data" for online catalogs. Several objectives are outlined and their feasibility in the modern telecommunications environment is examined. (two references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Information Systems
The "New" NOTIS/LUIS Indexes.
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Veneziano, Velma – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes the implementation of a new set of indexes in the NOTIS/LUIS system that provide author, title, and subject access to bibliographic and authority records in the NOTIS/MARC format. The discussion covers index record structure and content, the design philosophy and process, and functions supported by the system. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer System Design