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Pong, Lai Yeen – International Library Review, 1990
Traces the development of computerization of library operations in Singapore from 1970 to 1989. Highlights include the role of the Ministry of Finance; institutional computerization; consortiums; the Singapore Integrated Library Automation Service (SILAS), a national network whose main function is to provide online shared cataloging; and access to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Consortia

McLean, Dulce Didio – International Library Review, 1991
This followup to a 1981 study presents descriptions of automated projects or activities in academic, public, and special libraries or information centers in the Greater Sao Paulo region that developed from 1981 through 1987. It is noted that an overall increase in the level of automation since 1981 has been observed. (four references) (Author/MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks