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Ruus, Laine G. M. – Library Trends, 1982
Discussion of the organization of the University of British Columbia Data Library jointly operated by the University Library and Computing Center covers historical development, collections policy, composition of the collection, technical services, user services, and current issues. Six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

van der Wateren, Jan Floris – Library Trends, 1988
Describes a project at the British Architectural Library to automate all of its systems into one integrated database, maintaining the specific requirements of the architectural curator while introducing systems and standards accepted by the librarian. The discussion covers the methods used to achieve a link between objects and documentation. (CLB)
Descriptors: Architecture, Automation, Classification, Database Design

Hartzer, Sandra; Paterson, Brian; Snyman, Dorette; Thompson, Lisa; van Heerden, Louise; Vorster, Marza; Watkins, Ansie – Library Trends, 1998
Outlines progress initiated by the University of South Africa (Unisa) library to develop online support to distance-education users. Topics include a library skills training program delivered via the World Wide Web; research information skills; Internet course development; current awareness service; the library's home page; electronic libraries;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries

Kinsella, Janet; Bryant, Philip – Library Trends, 1987
Reviews recent and current research and development projects in the United Kingdom dealing with online information systems. Main areas of research (systems design, impact on user behavior and organizational structure, ergonomics and bibliographic factors) and research techniques (features analysis, transaction log analysis, surveys and comparative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Evaluation Methods