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Peer reviewedNelson, F. Howard; Bailey, Bernadette – Library Trends, 2002
Provides a history of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union and its information services and research functions. Examines the research department and the influence of technology, shifting from collecting information to using information from the Internet and online databases that has made access easier. Analyzes information services with…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgets, Databases, Information Services
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Library Trends, 1997
Union catalogs and distributed search systems are two ways users can locate materials in print and electronic formats. This article examines the advantages and limitations of both approaches and argues that they should be considered complementary rather than competitive. Discusses technologies creating linkage between catalogs and databases and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Gateway Systems, Information Systems
