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Peer reviewedStrasser, Theresa C. – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the New York State Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Clearinghouse that is run by the New York State Library and discusses hands-on GIS technology used as an enhancement to its reference services. Topics include community building, in-house projects, library database development, outreach, and the future of GIS reference. (LRW)
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Futures (of Society), Geography, Information Systems
Peer reviewedDiskin, Gregory M.; Michalak, Thomas J. – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Describes the Information Function of the LS/2000 integrated library system at Carnegie-Mellon University. Existing and planned functions, screen displays, and selection options (announcements, guides to book locations, library hours, access to library guides and bibliographies, library policies and services) are illustrated. Footnotes are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Science, Display Systems, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCarney, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1985
InfoTrac is a laserdisc system that provides local computer-access to Information Access Company's periodical databases and offers libraries an extensive, self-contained reference system. The system, which employs an IBM PC microcomputer, a Hewlett-Packard Thinkjet printer, and a Pioneer videodisc player, provides advantages of online searching at…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Services
