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Carlson, David H. – Library Journal, 1985
Explores microcomputer revolution and assesses role of microcomputers in libraries. Highlights include characteristics of three types of computers (mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers); hardware limitations of microcomputers (storage capacity, processing speed); advancing technology; the local area network; software problems; and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Boss, Richard W. – Library Journal, 1984
Overview of the impact of information technology on libraries highlights turnkey vendors, bibliographic utilities, commercial suppliers of records, state and regional networks, computer-to-computer linkages, remote database searching, terminals and microcomputers, building local databases, delivery of information, digital telefacsimile,…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Farr, Rick C. – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the use of inexpensive microcomputers in local area information networks (LAN) notes such minicomputer problems as costs, capacity, downtime, and vendor dependence, and the advantages of using LAN in offices and libraries, less costly LAN upgrades, library vendors and LAN systems, and LAN problems. A 28-item bibliography is provided.…
Descriptors: Costs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
