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Peer reviewedBailey, Charles W., Jr. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Surveys four possible types of multimedia computer systems: hypermedia, multimedia database, multimedia message, and virtual reality systems. The potential use of multimedia computer systems as public access systems in libraries is discussed, including fiscal, legal, organizational, standardization, and technological challenges that would have to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Expert Systems, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedKaplan, Denise, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Eight authors discuss five questions related to user searching of online catalogs: What user needs can be met by online assistance? Should assistance be tailored to particular groups? Should there be more than one level of assistance? Do users learn through computer-assisted instruction? and Will increased system friendliness eliminate the need…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Library Automation, Library Role
Peer reviewedSenzig, Donna M.; Bright, Franklyn F. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes the Network Library System, a collaborative development project undertaken by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Chicago libraries, which currently handles an online catalog and a circulation system. The conceptualization of the system, its development and performance, and subsequent changes due to available…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs
