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Peer reviewedOlsen, Jan; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Introduces five articles on Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library by discussing the ideal research library; traditional and new models of the research library; how Mann Library is evolving to meet user expectations; and staff participation. Sidebar articles cover selected digital library projects, online primary journals, and a project…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Text
Peer reviewedDemas, Samuel – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Presents a conceptual and organizational model for systematic selection of electronic publications that was developed at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library. Described are the concept of information genres, the role of genre specialists, and a selection review board. The model is a method of mainstreaming electronic publications into the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Electronic Text
Peer reviewedLynch, Tim – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes the functions of the Information Technology Section at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library: (1) maintains and supports the library computer system; (2) develops software; (3) trains staff; (4) enables staff to make technical suggestions; (5) communicates library requirements to campus technical support unit; and (6) advises…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedMcCue, Janet; Zhang, Dongming – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes three projects that illustrate the range of activities in which Cornell University's Mann Library technical services staff participate, including developing an organizational framework for numeric and full-text databases and bibliographic information for electronic resources. Sidebar articles describe the staff's computer workstations…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, College Libraries, Electronic Journals
Peer reviewedBroering, Naomi C. – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Discusses Georgetown University's prototype digital full-text system designed to provide medical clinicians and researchers with electronically transmitted journal articles that include illustrations. Topics addressed include project design; digital full-text database design and maintenance; storage/retrieval and transmission technologies…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Biotechnology, College Libraries, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedDemas, Samuel; Schrempf, Peter – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes a systematic, disciplinary approach to setting preservation priorities at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library. Topics covered include guiding principles; development of a national preservation plan for agricultural literature; selecting for preservation in agriculture and biology; and digital technology and preservation. A…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biology, College Libraries, Electronic Libraries
