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Peer reviewedMcClellan, Gregory A.; Garrison, William V. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Illustrates an approach for providing networked access to licensed databases over the Internet by positioning the library between patron and vendor. Describes how the gateway systems and database connection servers work and discusses how treatment of security has evolved with the introduction of the World Wide Web. Outlines plans to reimplement…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Databases
Peer reviewedHendricks, Arthur; Wang, Jian – Library Hi Tech, 2002
Reports the results of a Web-based survey that investigated what plans, if any, librarians have for dealing with the expected obsolescence of the floppy disk and still retain effective library service. Highlights include data storage options, including compact disks, zip disks, and networked storage products; and a copy of the Web survey.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Storage Devices, Floppy Disks, Information Storage
Peer reviewedCantor, Scott – Library Hi Tech, 1997
DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) is a collection of services, tools, and libraries for building the infrastructure necessary for distributed computing within an enterprise. This articles discusses the Open Software Foundation (OSF); the components of DCE, including the Directory and Security Services, the Distributed Time Service, and the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedDennis, Nancy K; Carter, Christina E.; Bordeianu, Sever – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discusses the implementation of Web-based online public access catalogs in academic libraries. Highlights include infrastructure issues, including the server, network issues, and desktop workstation issues; recommended minimal desktop configuration; reference services; staff training; cataloging and access; workflow of acquisition and processing;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks
