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Avram, Henriette D. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
Four intertwined issues in networking--local systems, linking, linking standards, and database ownership--need to be dealt with by bibliographic utilities and librarians, as their members, in the very near future. The resolution of these major issues will significantly affect the future direction of nationwide networking. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Databases, Information Retrieval

Horny, Karen L. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1985
Quality in library technical services is explored in light of changes produced by automation. Highlights include a definition of quality; new opportunities and shifting priorities; cataloging (fullness of records, heading consistency, accountability, local standards, automated checking); need for new skills (management, staff); and boons of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Cooperation

Sloan, Bernard G. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
The Statewide Library Computer System (LCS) has been an established operational resource-sharing system in Illinois for more than five years. Resource-sharing activities among the 27 participating academic libraries include contributions to OCLC, LCS interlibrary circulation, and access by Illinois Library and Information Network systems. Fifteen…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans
Haider, Syed Jalaluddin – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2004
The paper examines the constraints that hamper growth of university libraries in Pakistan. The study is based on personal observations and experience of the author, a review of relevant literature on the subject, and discussion with several senior library administrators. Issues identified are as follows: inadequacy of library collections, absence…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cooperative Programs, Academic Libraries, Library Networks

Beckman, Margaret – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1983
Discusses the impact new technologies (particularly those of computers and telecommunications) and networks (bibliographic utilities, distributed networks, local area networks) will have on academic library buildings in terms of collection space and access, staff space and organization, user needs, changing functions and functional relationships,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Design, Computers, Design Requirements

Kelsey, Ann L.; Cohn, John M. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
The impact of an automated circulation system and online catalog on interlibrary loans at a county college is evaluated in terms of activity by patron type, periodicals usage, costs, borrowing activity, and interlibrary loan activity. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Interlibrary Loans, Learning Resources Centers

Dougherty, Richard M.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Describes complementary characteristics of computing centers and libraries that could be combined to form the core of information support centers and discusses the possible impact on library processes and services. The use of telecommunications networks to reduce costs and increase efficiency in academic libraries is also examined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Costs, Indexing