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Investing in the Future: Automation Marketplace 2009
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Breeding, Marshall – Library Journal, 2009
In a year where the general economy presented enormous challenges, libraries continued to make investments in automation, especially in products that help improve what and how they deliver to their end users. Access to electronic content remains a key driver. In response to anticipated needs for new approaches to library automation, many companies…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Corporations, Vendors, Computer Software
Automation and Human Resource Management.
Taft, Michael – Library Journal, 1988
Discussion of the automation of personnel administration in libraries covers (1) new developments in human resource management systems; (2) system requirements; (3) software evaluation; (4) vendor evaluation; (5) selection of a system; (6) training and support; and (7) benefits. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Information Technology, Library Administration
Software for the People.
Rappaport, Susan – Library Journal, 1985
Discusses development of a software collection at New York Public Library for use with public access computing services. Highlights include computer literacy, languages, and software pertaining to programing, simulations, business, tutorial, graphics, and music. A core list of recommended software titles geared for use on the Apple II…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Library Collections, Library Services
Infinite Collections, Almost: Franca Rosen Defines Resource Sharing and How It Can Change Your--and, More Important, Your Patrons'--World
Rosen, Franca – Library Journal, 2005
The dilemma is one that most public librarians know well. The interlibrary loan (ILL) service over the past seven years had increased by almost 72 percent--with no end to the upward spiral in sight. Borrowing had increased 23 percent, but lending to other libraries had seen the largest growth: 106 percent. ILL staffing hadn't increased and…
Descriptors: Shared Resources and Services, Sciences, Private Colleges, Grants
Four Options for End User Searching.
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
Library Computing.
Goodgion, Laurel; And Others – Library Journal, 1986
Eight articles in special supplement to "Library Journal" and "School Library Journal" cover a computer program called "Byte into Books"; microcomputers and the small library; creating databases with students; online searching with a microcomputer; quality automation software; Meckler Publishing Company's…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conferences, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
After School and Online.
Thompson, Joseph – Library Journal, 2003
Describes chat reference service to elementary and secondary school students at Baltimore County Public Library and Harford County Public Library (Maryland). Discusses funding; developing an audience and promoting the service; appropriate software; hours of service; technical issues; meeting student needs; relationships to curriculum; and teaching…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Software, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education