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Direct linkRapp, David; Fialkoff, Francine – Library Journal, 2010
This article presents an interview with SirsiDynix CEO Gary M. Rautenstrauch and newly appointed VP of library relations Berit Nelson about some of the issues that have been roiling the ILS world and the company itself, among them the recent consolidation of SirsiDynix's offices, customer service, the state of library budgets, the rise of ebooks…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Interviews, Computer Software, Library Automation
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1986
This annual article reviews the progress and pitfalls experienced by the automated library system marketplace during 1985. Marketplace activity is represented by events in four segments: turnkey systems; library-developed software; software designed to run exclusively on microcomputers; and production of computer output microform catalogs. List of…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Information Systems, Library Automation
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1984
This annual review article examines the automated library system marketplace from four perspectives: turnkey circulation systems, library-developed software which may be purchased by other libraries, the microcomputer segment of market, and production of COM catalogs. Addresses of 86 turnkey vendors, software vendors, library-developed systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Information Systems, Library Automation
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1984
Suggests decision making techniques that can be used to estimate the consequences of choosing alternative courses of action, to select an optimum strategy, or to determine how sensitive predicted outcomes are to particular assumptions. Microcomputer use, quantitative techniques, and examples involving item reordering and adoption of word…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Decision Making, Information Systems
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1985
This annual review article examines the progress made and pitfalls encountered by the automated library system marketplace during calendar year 1984. Total marketplace activity is represented by events that occurred in four segments: turnkey systems, library-developed software, software designed to run on microcomputers, and production of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Information Systems
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1986
Summarizes four options for libraries that want to offer end user searching: end user systems (Bibliographic Retrieval Service's Afterdark, DIALOG's Knowledge Index); front-end microcomputer software (Sci-Mate Searcher, Pro-Search, WILSEARCH); gateway services (EASYNET); and local databases (now available on floppy and compact discs). Advantages…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Databases, Higher Education
Jackson, Mary E. – Library Journal, 1998
Assesses the changes in interlibrary loan (ILL) practices, and points the way to an ideal future. Discusses patron-initiated document request systems; library-mediated ordering systems; document delivery suppliers; accessing electronic resources; ILL management software; paying ILL invoices; new electronic delivery options; and results of a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Document Delivery, Information Services, Information Systems
