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Cruse, Larry – Library Trends, 1981
Discusses developments in the application of computer and microform technologies to the storage and management of large map collections, including online cataloging systems, digital databases, videodiscs, microfilm, and the role of map librarians. A bibliography lists more than 70 sources. (FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cartography, Databases, Information Storage
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Epstein, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1982
Presents overview of commercially available databases useful to field of mental health. The availability, costs, coverage, currency, update frequency, and access points are compared for four major files--PsychINFO, National Clearinghouse for Mental Health Information, Social SciSearch, and MEDLINE. Forty-nine references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval, Mental Health
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Dodd, Sue A. – Library Trends, 1982
Comments on significant steps that have contributed to current level of bibliographic control of social science machine-readable data files (MRDF). Problems to be considered before MRDF can be integrated into existing bibliographic utilities are outlined. Twenty references and MARC format, catalog entry, and data abstract for an MRDF are appended.…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Databases, Information Needs
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Giral, Angela – Library Trends, 1988
Describes a project for the creation of an indexing system for architectural drawings that will allow integration of bibliographic and intellectual access to the collection using an existing online library information network. The discussion covers the influence of archival, curatorial, and library traditions on the project. (11 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Architectural Drafting, Archives, Databases
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Lee, Joel M.; And Others – Library Trends, 1988
Discusses electronic publishing as it refers to machine-readable databases. Types of electronic products and services are described and related topics considered: (1) usage of library and information science databases; (2) production and distribution of databases; (3) trends and projections in the electronic information industry; and (4)…
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Science
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Crawford, Walt – Library Trends, 1982
Considers aspects of building, maintaining, and using United States MARC format and other related standards, discussing costs and benefits, MARC and the American National Standards Institute's Z39 standard, effects of MARC on content and processing, compatibility between and within standards, and MARC in practice. Nineteen sources are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
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Rowe, Judith S. – Library Trends, 1982
Discusses the importance of machine-readable data files (MRDF) in social sciences reference exchange and provides examples of their use in typical library settings. Access to and available MRDF are described. Nine references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Library Services
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Adams, Margaret O'Neill – Library Trends, 1982
Analysis of one component of library reference service--online numeric database systems for time-series data--reviews tradition of reference service and ways in which computer technology has enhanced provision of library services. Experiences with Kentucky Economic Information System (KEIS) are described. Examples of KEIS and 30 references are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Economics, Higher Education
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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
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Rice, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1985
Addresses importance of online databases as part of library reference collection and focuses on bibliographic databases (ready reference, print versus online migration, bibliographic utilities); selection/evaluation of online databases (vendor selection, individual databases); full-text databases; numeric databases; end-user searching; and use of…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Methods, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
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Brilliant, Richard – Library Trends, 1988
Discusses the role of visual images in the classification of art objects and the research needs of art historians in the context of the design of current printed resources and online databases in this discipline. The topics covered include the need for illustrated online reference works and appropriate indexing for access to bibliographic sources.…
Descriptors: Art History, Art Products, Classification, Databases
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King, Geraldine B. – Library Trends, 1983
Current trends in public library reference service include use of online systems; budget constraints in public sector; increased service; use, training, and supervision of paraprofessionals; centralized organization of reference service; participation in management of reference services; and more realistic attempts at measurement and evaluation of…
Descriptors: Budgets, Databases, Library Administration, Library Automation
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Whitaker, Becki – Library Trends, 1989
Provides an overview of electronic mail in libraries. Topics discussed include general business applications; interlibrary loan; acquisition and claims systems; document delivery; complete text journal databases; reference requests and answers; obstacles to electronic mail usage; telecommunications; cost factors; and the impact of voice mail and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Documentation, Electronic Mail, Facsimile Transmission
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LaBorie, Tim; Garson, Ken – Library Trends, 1988
This study investigated the usefulness of end user systems to library and information science students. Seventeen volunteers were offered free searching on BRS/After Dark and DIALOG's Knowledge Index. The search itself, postsearch questionnaire, and completed research papers were analyzed for databases used, cost and time online, and precision.…
Descriptors: Databases, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Library Education
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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
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