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Niles, Judith – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Describes the application of a specific word processor to acquisitions fund accounting and reporting functions at Rice University's Fondren Library. Encumbrance of firm orders, preparing budget reports, math calculations, ledger format (for each fund), report format (summarizes overall fund activity), and the value of word processors are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgets, College Libraries
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Aveney, Brian; Heinemann, Luba – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This paper explores features of automated acquisitions systems now implemented and discusses features that might be implemented in the next few years. Distributed acquisitions, ordering, receiving, reconciliation, management reporting, and collection development (selection of current materials, retrospective purchasing, and comparative…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
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Salmon, Stephen R. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Describes the Online Multiple User System (TOMUS), an integrated, turnkey library system with online catalog, cataloging, and authority control modules available; circulation, acquisitions, and serials control models are being designed. The experiences of four different libraries with the system are described. (EM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Circulation
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Leiserson, Anna Belle; Cook, Eleanor; Brading, Peter; Marshall, David L. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes AcqWeb, a Web site that has pertinent information for library acquisitions. Topics include the partnership with ACQNET, the electronic news group for acquisitions; AcqWeb's structure; editorial policy; the International Directory of E-mail Addresses of Publishers, Vendors and Related Professional Associations; and future possibilities.…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society), International Programs, Internet
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Cottrell, Janet R. – Library Hi Tech, 1999
This article reviews the literature to examine whether new technologies have created new ethical dilemmas in librarianship. Four possible areas of concern are identified: privacy and confidentiality, acquisitions and collection development, archiving and preservation, and deskilling and gender bias. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Archives, Ethics, Gender Issues, Information Technology
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Maul, Helen Meadors – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes the development of library technology and the need for telecommunications in a state with a lack of population density. Topics include the state library's role; shared library resources and library networks; government information; the Wyoming State Home Page on the World Wide Web; Ariel software; network coordinating; and central…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Technology, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
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Barnett, Michael S.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Provides an overview of the Minnesota State University System's Project for Automated Library Systems (MSUS/PALS), a fully integrated library system. Highlights include a historical background; search strategies; the online catalog; MARC editing; circulation; interlibrary loan; inventory; serials control; acquisitions; relationships with vendors;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Editing, Gateway Systems