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Kallenbach, Susan; Jacobson, Susan – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1980
Describes staff involvement in the implementation of two successive online systems for library technical processes and searching in the University of Pennsylvania Library. It contrasts their response by considering some system features and the environments into which they were introduced. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Seeking, Library Networks, Library Personnel
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Avram, Henriette D. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1984
Consideration of problems associated with development of national database for bibliographic control of library materials, focuses on those which "alert" individual directors, and those created by organizations and people not under immediate control. Standards, objectives, change, ownership and distribution, economic and legal issues,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
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Holley, Robert P. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1984
Examination of factors of library technical processing priority systems (i.e., processing on basis other than randomization) highlights internal factors (priority by chronological sequence, personal choice, format, influence of organizational structure, acquisition type, patron, librarians' judgement); external factors (shared cataloging, Library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Library Cooperation
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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
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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
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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