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Farrell, Beth – Library Journal, 2010
First offered to public libraries in 2004, downloadable audiobooks have grown by leaps and bounds. According to the Audio Publishers Association, their sales today account for 21% of the spoken-word audio market. It hasn't been easy, however. WMA. DRM. MP3. AAC. File extensions small on letters but very big on consequences for librarians,…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Usability, Audio Books
Wyatt, Neal – Library Journal, 2009
Libraries are not so unlike market giants Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora. Despite their significantly different business models and missions, they share an interest in facilitating the search for information, including what to read, view, and listen to next. Librarians, too, want their patrons to be able to use their tools to make connections among…
Descriptors: Libraries, Online Systems, Librarians, Access to Information
Boss, Richard W.; Espo, Hal – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses several areas to be considered in planning for library automation: (1) cataloging standards; (2) MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) format; (3) database design; (4) retrospective conversion; (5) REMARC, a retrospective conversion service; (6) MiniMARC, a stand-alone cataloging support system; (7) copy-specific file conversion; and (8)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation, Shared Library Resources
Gwinn, Nancy E. – Library Journal, 1975
A telephone reference service operated by the Library of Congress provides immediate service to congressmen with the help of automated information files. (PF)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Services
Johnston, Sarah Hager – Library Journal, 1990
Reports on a survey which assessed automated authority control capabilities of 18 vendors' automated library systems, software, or services. Graphs rank vendors according to overall score, authority record source, format/storage of authority records, database dynamics, matching/linking authority and bibliographic records, syndetic structure,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Library Automation
Tennant, Roy – Library Journal, 2004
Libraries must increasingly accommodate bibliographic records encoded with a variety of standards and emerging standards, including Dublin Core, MODS, and VRA Core. The problem is that many libraries still rely solely on MARC and AACR2. The best-trained professionals to lead librarians through the metadata maze are catalogers. Catalogers…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Metadata, Librarians, Library Services
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1983
In-house library databases or "private files" (online catalog, library-created indexes, citations to journal literature) are discussed, focusing on computer software directories, periodicals, general directories, and online directories as sources for information on computer software. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Directories, Libraries
Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1993
Presents 1992 sales of microcomputer systems by vendor. Customer support services, a new interchange format for MARC records, vendor market share and other statistics, foreign sales, and large and small systems are discussed. Profiles of 14 vendors, a chart of compatible system interfaces by vendor, and a directory of microcomputers sources are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems
Cullen, Kevin – Library Journal, 2005
Corporations employ data mining to analyze operations, find trends in recorded information, and look for new opportunities. Libraries are no different. Librarians manage large stores of data--about collections and usage, for example--and they also want to analyze this data to serve their users better. Analysts use data mining to query a data…
Descriptors: Libraries, Databases, Library Automation, Library Networks
Freedman, Maurice J. – Library Journal, 1979
Advocates replacing the traditional library card catalog with a more effective system. Technological developments such as machine-readable catalogs, automated authority control, and computer-output-microform make possible integration of nonbook media, government documents, journal literature, and local information into the main catalog. (SW)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Output Microfilm, Databases, Information Retrieval
Nelson, Nancy Melin – Library Journal, 1990
Describes new CD-ROM products, services, software and data enhancements, and products with unique or interesting features. The discussion covers the extent of CD-ROM use in libraries; issues relating to networking, budgeting, evaluation, training and licensing; and factors to consider when selecting products or services. A directory of producers…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Evaluation Criteria, Information Storage
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 2004
Librarians must get the most for their money and look to technology for new solutions. Several respondents think poor budgets mean more reliance on online databases and electronic full texts with less purchase of print. Companies that produce both media are likely to continue as long as there is a market for both, but they are gearing up for the…
Descriptors: Databases, Access to Information, Libraries, Electronic Journals
Preston, Gregor A. – Library Journal, 1982
Describes how the Main Library at the University of California at Davis uses both the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN) and OCLC in its technical services operations, including retrospective conversion, cataloging, searching, and authority work. Two references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education
Buckel, William L. – Library Journal, 1986
Explains rationale behind proposed voluntary U.S. standard computerized library catalog called the "Uniform Catalog." Design goals (should mimic manual card catalog, offer simplicity of operation and low overhead, permit modular growth to more advanced catalog), sample search, and nine commands and functions used by "Uniform…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1983
Online database searching experiences of nine Illinois public libraries--Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Schaumburg Township, Waukegan, Wilmette--are discussed, noting search costs, user charges, popular databases, library acquisition, interaction with users, and staff training. Three sources are…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
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