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Peer reviewedDillon, Dennis – Journal of Library Administration, 1999
Examines present trends as well as the past history of information technology as it affects libraries. Topics include library vision and the need for a redefinition of their role as information middlemen between vendors and consumers; effects of the World Wide Web; and electronic information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Library Automation
Peer reviewedVeldof, Jerilyn R.; Prasse, Michael J.; Mills, Victoria A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1999
Discussion of the World Wide Web and the role of academic librarians as online system developers and designers focuses on usability testing. Usability evaluation at OCLC and at the University of Arizona is described, and the integration of the results into their Web and online product designs is discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, Arthur P.; Peters, Thomas A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1996
Discusses the emergence of electronic text and examines the interrelationships between the evolving electronic environment and the library's collection, organizational structure, personnel, budget, and external relationships. A figure showing the convergence of complex science, management, and the electronic word is appended. (AEF)
Descriptors: Budgets, Change Agents, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Text
Peer reviewedShaughnessy, Thomas W. – Journal of Library Administration, 1997
Addresses the topic of digital libraries from a planning perspective and examines policy issues. Discusses developing collections by providing access to remote files and/or creating a local collection; funding; considering what to digitize; copyright issues; storage costs; converting paper-based collections and catalogs; and reasons why to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Policy, Copyrights, Costs
Peer reviewedPenson, Merryll – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
The University System of Georgia and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) built the innovative electronic library GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online system). This article describes the cooperation, leadership, and technology that made GALILEO possible; the proposal; planning and implementation; governance; current status; and future…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedBaker, Gayle; Shrode, Flora – Journal of Library Administration, 1999
Provides guidance to academic librarians for making cost-effective and appropriate purchase and networking decisions for electronic bibliographic database products. Topics include user needs, user and program demographics, academic computing and network support, delivery options, and considerations for the future. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedHurt, Charlene S. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
Discussion of the college library of the future addresses issues involved in providing information in electronic formats via computer networks, different levels of workstations, online catalogs providing access to databases in multiple disciplines, and remote access to library resources. Plans for a new facility at George Mason University…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Facility Planning
