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| Library Hi Tech | 6 |
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| Albertson, Marie | 1 |
| Chachra, Vinod | 1 |
| Dewey, Patrick R. | 1 |
| Klinck, Patricia E. | 1 |
| Luce, Richard E. | 1 |
| Wildin, Nancy | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
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| United States | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDewey, Patrick R. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes the first library-sponsored Electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS), begun in November 1981 at North-Pulaski Branch of Chicago Public Library. Examples of logon routines, menu displays, recent features of the People's Message System, and censorship statements are included. BBS sources (noting address and price) and a nine-item…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Networks
Peer reviewedLuce, Richard E. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
The IRVING Library Network provides state-of-the-art design, using a distributed packet switched network which implements parts of the Open System Interconnection Reference Model as defined by International Standards Organization. It provides gateway to other networks without disturbing local host systems and creates network language. Glossary and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Consortia, Design Requirements, Information Systems
Peer reviewedAlbertson, Marie – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the development of the Hagerstown (Indiana) public library's Web site. Highlights include writing successful grant proposals for funding; software from Microsoft; community support; free community access to the Internet from home computers as well as at the library; problems encountered; and future plans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Support, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Peer reviewedWildin, Nancy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discussion of public libraries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web focuses on development of a Web site in Washington. Highlights include access to the Internet through online public access catalogs; partnerships between various types of libraries; hardware and software; HTML training; content design; graphics design; marketing; evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedChachra, Vinod; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the range of products and services offered by VTLS, a company that offers comprehensive, integrated library automation software and customer support. VTLS's growth and development in the United States and abroad is described, and nine sidebar articles detail system features and applications in public, academic, and virtual libraries. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedKlinck, Patricia E. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes the Vermont Automated Libraries System and the use of information technology. Topics include rural public library access; software; multitype library cooperation, including public, school, academic, and special libraries; Internet access; government information; public user access; system design; document delivery capabilities; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Document Delivery
