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University Libraries, Integrated Scholarly Information Systems (SIS), and the Changing Character of Academic Research.
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Weiskel, Timothy C. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Reviews concerns of scholars and librarians in the area of electronic information. The function and importance of integrated scholarly information systems are discussed with examples of ways scholars are likely to acquire and integrate electronic information in the future. The impact of electronic research systems on the nature of academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
The Many Roles of an Information Technology Section.
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Lynch, Tim – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes the functions of the Information Technology Section at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library: (1) maintains and supports the library computer system; (2) develops software; (3) trains staff; (4) enables staff to make technical suggestions; (5) communicates library requirements to campus technical support unit; and (6) advises…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development
Technical Services and the Electronic Library: Defining Our Roles and Divining the Partnership.
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McCue, Janet; Zhang, Dongming – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Describes three projects that illustrate the range of activities in which Cornell University's Mann Library technical services staff participate, including developing an organizational framework for numeric and full-text databases and bibliographic information for electronic resources. Sidebar articles describe the staff's computer workstations…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, College Libraries, Electronic Journals
The Electronic Library and Public Services.
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Barnes, Susan J.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Discusses the development of electronic libraries at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library and elsewhere and presents an overview of changes in services and staff responsibilities needed to address user needs. Sidebar articles discuss Internet access to government information; changing staff roles; geographic information systems; the Mann…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Change Strategies, Databases
German Library Networks in the Web Age.
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Baker, Thomas – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses German libraries' access to the Internet and World Wide Web, and reviews German library development and organization. Topics include state libraries; research library networks; national scientific service organizations that provide specialized information services; funding; standards; online catalog software; document delivery and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Document Delivery, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
North Carolina: Statewide Automation and Connectivity Efforts.
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Christian, Elaine J., Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes statewide information automation and connectivity efforts in North Carolina. Highlights include Triangle Research Libraries Network Document Delivery System; cooperative networking projects; public library connectivity to the state library; rural access projects; community college automation; K-12 technology plans; electronic government…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Colleges, Document Delivery, Educational Technology