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Peer reviewedWeiskel, Timothy C. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
An online system designed to help global environmental research, the electronic research system called Eco-Link draws data from various electronic sources including online catalogs and databases, CD-ROMs, electronic news sources, and electronic data subscription services to produce briefing booklets on environmental issues. It can be accessed by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedBailey, Charles W., Jr. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Surveys four possible types of multimedia computer systems: hypermedia, multimedia database, multimedia message, and virtual reality systems. The potential use of multimedia computer systems as public access systems in libraries is discussed, including fiscal, legal, organizational, standardization, and technological challenges that would have to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Expert Systems, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedKlein, Gary M. – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Online public access catalogs from 67 libraries using NOTIS software were searched using Internet connections to determine the positional operators selected as the default keyword operator on each catalog. Results indicate the lack of a processing standard for keyword searches. Five tables provide information. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedSugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Explores the future of library automation from the perspective of online vendors. The discussions cover CD-ROM, online catalog, and gateway technologies, together with such issues as standards, cooperation, and cost effectiveness. The emphasis is on problems that must be conquered if these technologies are to reach their potential. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedLamont, Bridget L.; Bloomberg, Kathleen L. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discussion of library automation in Illinois focuses on ILLINET, the Illinois Library and Information Network. Topics include automated resource sharing; ILLINET's online catalog; regional library system automation; community networking and public library technology development; telecommunications initiatives; electronic access to state government…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Programs, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedSenzig, Donna M.; Bright, Franklyn F. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes the Network Library System, a collaborative development project undertaken by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago libraries, which currently handles an online catalog and a circulation system. The conceptualization of the system, its development and performance, and subsequent changes due to available…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs
Peer reviewedDennis, Nancy K; Carter, Christina E.; Bordeianu, Sever – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discusses the implementation of Web-based online public access catalogs in academic libraries. Highlights include infrastructure issues, including the server, network issues, and desktop workstation issues; recommended minimal desktop configuration; reference services; staff training; cataloging and access; workflow of acquisition and processing;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedGunning, Kathleen; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Provides an overview of the IRIS (Intelligent Reference Information System) project at the University of Houston (Texas) libraries; describes CD-ROM database performance tests, user reactions to the CD-ROM network, and a survey of users of an expert system to recommend reference sources; and reports on current activities and future plans.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
