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Williamson, Nancy J. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1982
Considers the impact of technological advancement upon the role and function of the library catalog in the future. The state of the art in library catalogs, the information environment in 2006, future information services, and subject access systems are among the topics addressed. A 31-item reference list is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Databases, Futures (of Society), Indexing, Information Retrieval

Horny, Karen L. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
Highlights major trends in information technology and speculates on their impact for library services in the future. Bibliographic accessibility and the role of the librarian in information management in tomorrow's libraries are discussed. (EM)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Change, Electronic Publishing

Atkinson, Ross – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1992
Discusses the role of the acquisitions librarian in planning for changes occurring in information services. Topics discussed include future prospects for electronic publishing and online services; scholarly communication and the role of the library in publishing; and two fundamental categories of information services, i.e., delivery and mediation.…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Services