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Norman, O. Gene – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Investigates the effects of electronic information sources on collection development in 15 academic libraries. Areas studied included: the materials budget, collection development policies, and licenses; identifying, evaluating, selecting, and developing the electronic sources collection; training subject specialists to use electronic resource…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Information Sources, Information Technology

Dugan, Robert E.; Ouderkirk, Jane – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Details the design, financial support, organizational structure, and evolution of a program to facilitate the automation of small public libraries in Massachusetts and to promote resource sharing among those libraries. A sidebar by Governor Dukakis expresses his views on the role and importance of libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Networks, Library Role, Microcomputers

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

Webb, T. D.; Zhang, Bin – Library Hi Tech, 1997
The appearance of revolutionary information technologies must elicit equivalent responses from the library profession. Creating local online databases--information dropshipping--is an activity that public and academic libraries can implement. Through technology, libraries can create a new domain on the production side of knowledge and information.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Database Design, Information Industry

Sugnet, Chris, Ed.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Eight articles deal with library networking issues: (1) the library role; (2) development of a real computer network; (3) attitudes toward networks; (4) the emergence of local systems; (5) the Western Library Network; (6) the Cooperative Library Agency for Systems and Services; (7) the future of OCLC; and (8) building a unified information…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Networks

Wilkins, Barratt, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Explains the development of library networks in Florida and the role of the state library. Topics include regional multitype library consortia; a statewide bibliographic database; interlibrary loan; Internet access in public libraries; government information, including remote public access; automation projects; telecommunications; and free-nets.…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Mediated Communication, Consortia, Interlibrary Loans

Murr, Lawrence E.; Williams, James B. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses emerging roles for the library and librarian, including services in the following areas: (1) special collection management and reference; (2) information systems; (3) expert systems; (4) electronic publishing; (5) telecommunications networking; and (6) computer support. The technologies of artificial intelligence, graphic imaging,…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Networks

Gaunt, Marianne – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the Center for the Electronic Texts in the Humanities (CETH), a joint project of Princeton University and Rutgers University (New Jersey) to provide a national focus for humanities computing. Examines the evolution of CETH as its role has changed with the growth of the humanities computing community and the impact of the digital…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs

Plamer, Eileen M., Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Reviews the efforts of Michigan public libraries to create local and statewide electronic information services. Highlights include Internet access; libraries' roles in the community; networking climate; three local and regional projects; and statewide initiatives, including those of the state library. (LRW)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Information Services, Internet, Library Role

Spornick, Charles D. – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Discusses the Beck Center for Electronic Collections and Services at Emory University (Georgia), including the role of text centers both within and outside of the academic research library. Describes projects with various departments, and innovative partnerships with technologists from the library and the campus computing center, as well as with…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation, Electronic Libraries

Trehub, Aaron – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Discussion of the impact of the Internet on libraries focuses on librarians as creators and marketers of new online services. Describes two fee-based online services at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and concludes that academic libraries have the ability to create new online services, especially reference services. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Internet, Librarians

Drabenstott, Jon, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Six library consultants address issues related to the future of online catalogs, including (1) types of material that will be accessible; (2) the role of the automated library; (3) evolving beyond the current objectives of library automation; (4) new technologies; and (5) the library profession's image of the future. (3 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Consultants, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Library Automation

Sugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Representatives of six vendors of online library systems address key issues related to system performance: designing, configuring and sizing systems; establishing performance criteria; using benchmark and acceptance tests; the risks of miscalculations; vendor, consultant, and library roles; and related topics. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Design Requirements, Field Tests, Guidelines

Drabenstott, John, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Five library consultants address issues that affect online system performance: options in system design that relate to diverse library requirements; criteria that most affect performance; benchmark tests and sizing criteria; minimalizing the risks of miscalculation; and the roles and responsibilities of vendors, libraries, and consultants.…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Design Requirements, Field Tests, Guidelines

Lawrence, Gregory W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economics and Statistics System, a joint venture between the Alfred R. Mann Library at Cornell University and three USDA economic agencies which is available via the World Wide Web. Library support for remote users is highlighted, including acquisitions, cataloging, reference, and technical…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Agriculture, Cataloging, Economics