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| Library Hi Tech | 7 |
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| Baker, Thomas | 1 |
| Blank, Karen L. | 1 |
| Freeman, Eva | 1 |
| Janes, Joseph | 1 |
| Lee, Carl R. | 1 |
| McGrath, Deborah Hall | 1 |
| Shekhel, Alex | 1 |
| Turner, Fay | 1 |
| Wagner, Rod, Ed. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcGrath, Deborah Hall; Lee, Carl R. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Discusses topics relating to the Virginia Tech Library System: the company (VTLS, Inc.); the software; data structure; cataloging, status, and authority control; circulation; serials control and acquisitions; the online catalog; management reporting; networking; and the operating environment. Sidebars discuss the Vanilla Network; LINNEA--a network…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Services
Peer reviewedShekhel, Alex; Freeman, Eva – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses the advantages of parallel processor computers in terms of expandibility, cost, performance and reliability, and suggests that such computers be used in library automation systems as a cost effective approach to planning for the growth of information services and computer applications. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Information Services
Peer reviewedBlank, Karen L. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Discussion of Australia's move toward library automation highlights development of a national bibliographic network, local and regional cooperation, integrated library systems, telecommunications, and online systems, as well as microcomputer usage, ergonomics, copyright issues, and national information policy. Information technology plans of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Factors Engineering, Information Services, Information Systems
Peer reviewedJanes, Joseph – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the ideas, decisions, and discussions behind the Internet Public Library (IPL), their impact, and implementation on the World Wide Web. The focus is on the work of the following development groups: technology; reference; online reference help; online collections; youth; services to librarians; education and outreach; and public…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Services, Information Technology
Peer reviewedTurner, Fay – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Provides a brief description of the Z39.50 information retrieval standard and reviews evaluation criteria and questions that should be asked when selecting a Z39.50 client. Areas for consideration include whether to buy or build a Z39.50 client, the end-user's requirements, connecting to a remote server, searching, managing the search response,…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedWagner, Rod, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Provides examples of automation and connectivity initiatives that involve libraries in Nebraska. Highlights include the role of state government; Nebraska Online, an Internet-based information service for electronic communication; a public library cooperative automation project; a college library consortium; a library listserv; and the Nebraska…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Mediated Communication, Consortia, Government Role
Peer reviewedBaker, Thomas – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses German libraries' access to the Internet and World Wide Web, and reviews German library development and organization. Topics include state libraries; research library networks; national scientific service organizations that provide specialized information services; funding; standards; online catalog software; document delivery and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Document Delivery, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
