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Blackburn, Robert – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1979
Presents the decisions behind the closing of the main card catalog at University of Toronto Library and the procedures, problems, and costs involved in converting the catalog to an on-line system. User orientation to the conversion, including microform catalogs, training procedures, and use patterns are also discussed. (CWM)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Change Strategies, College Libraries, Information Storage
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Rudd, Mary J.; Rudd, Joel – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Erroneous belief that library users are increasingly experiencing information overload is a result of confusion between concepts of information explosion and information overload, and misinterpretation of implications of research findings. Suggested ways that users can prevent overload include limiting, selecting, and delegating information;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Coping, Higher Education, Information Seeking
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Lawry, Martha – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1984
Examines role of cataloger as it has been and is often perceived, and advances view of what role should be. The cataloger's function is discussed in terms of classification and description, automation and change, reclassification as supervisor of nonprofessional staff, cooperation within library, reorganization, and instruction. Thirteen…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Librarians
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Herschman, Judith; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Five brief papers explore the issues of "ownership" and proprietary interest in the online catalog, relationships between technical services and public services in the design and management of the catalog, and opportunities presented by the new technologies to alter ways of working together. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Interprofessional Relationship, Librarians, Library Automation
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Wisner, William H.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1994
The lead article in this section argues that the profession's current focus on technology has compromised academic librarianship's scholarly values, eroded the quality of rhetoric between librarians and patrons, and contributed to the ascendancy of information over knowledge. Renewal of the teaching function and reaffirmation of traditional values…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wiggins, Marvin E.; Howard, Donald H. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1993
Shows how a successful bibliographic instruction program can be achieved through the interrelationship of program support, facilities, and growth by examining how the librarians at Brigham Young University (Utah) developed a proposal for, helped design, and obtained funding for a new bibliographic instruction facility. (Contains seven references.)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Laboratories
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Hallman, Clark N. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1990
Discussion of the influence of technological developments on social change focuses on the effects of information technology on academic reference librarianship. Highlights include reference skills; electronic resources; microcomputer technology; online catalogs; interaction and communication with users; the need to teach information skills; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Librarians
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Nofsinger, Mary M. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1988
Describes an exchange program between academic libraries in Sichuan Province and Washington State University, and discusses the Chinese approach to academic librarianship in the areas of management and personnel, access and circulation, automation, reference services, collection development and censorship, and library facilities. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Censorship
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Buttlar, Lois; Tipton, Mary – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted to provide information on the extent of bibliographic instruction in curriculum materials centers (CMCs) or related library/media collections designed for the use of prospective teachers and teacher educators. The study paid particular attention to instruction in the use of online public catalogs. (30…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Resources Centers