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Peer reviewedDenenberg, Ray; Reusser, Trudy Grieb – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Traces the evolution of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) from its genesis in 1978 and provides an overview of the various categories of standards, international standards organizations, the scope of standards, and the notations used to designate both the standards groups and the actual standards. (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Systems, Information Technology
Peer reviewedDavison, Wayne – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Discusses how various Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) application layer protocols can be used together, along with the Presentation and Session protocols, to support the interconnection requirements of applications. Application layer protocol standards that are currently available or under development are reviewed, and the File, Transfer,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Systems
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the function of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Z39.50 protocol, which allows for construction of information "servers"--i.e., resources attached to a computer communications network that can be accessed by client machines to retrieve information. The relationship of Z39.5 to other OSI protocols is explained. (23…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedSwain, Leigh; Tallim, Paula – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Profiles X.400, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Application layer standard that supports interpersonal electronic mail services, facsimile transfer, electronic data interchange, electronic funds transfer, electronic publishing, and electronic invoicing. Also discussed are an electronic directory to support message handling, compatibility…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Directories, Electronic Mail, Facsimile Transmission
Peer reviewedSmith, K. Wayne – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Reviews the history of OCLC and describes current and future objectives. Highlights include membership; network affiliations; cataloging services; interlibrary loan; EPIC, a new reference system; a new telecommunications network; PRISM, a new online system for cataloging and resource sharing; pricing strategies; international operations; and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing
Peer reviewedTurner, Fay – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Discusses the interlibrary loan (ILL) protocol, a standard based on the principles of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model. Benefits derived from protocol use are described, the status of the protocol as an international standard is reviewed, and steps taken by the National Library of Canada to facilitate migration to an ILL…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Peer reviewedCutright, Patricia J.; Girrard, Kenneth – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the Eastern Oregon Information Network (EOIN) that was developed to provide off-campus students with dial-in remote access to CD-ROM indexes, an interlibrary loan network module, and an electronic mail system. A sidebar, "Making Remote Access Happen--A Developer's View" (Kenneth Girrard) is included. (EAM)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedGleaves, Edwin S., Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Provides an overview of library and information technologies in Tennessee. Highlights include the information infrastructure; school library connections to the Internet; networking among public libraries, including interlibrary loan and Internet access; automation and networking in academic libraries; library and information science education; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
