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Melin, Nancy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This report on the microcomputer-to-mainframe link highlights advantages and weaknesses of each system when used independently; technical considerations for link (personal computer emulates a dumb terminal, data transfer, selective data access category, nongeneric links); how librarians can use the link; availability of software; and planning for…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Networks, Information Systems, Input Output Devices
Metz, Paul – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) which is currently in an intermediate step between a basic short-record circulation and finding system and a totally integrated library processing system that will incorporate circulation control, acquisitions, serials, and an online catalog. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Higher Education, Input Output Devices
Fischer, Russell – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Describes development of computer terminal used to create and retrieve bibliographic information in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean vernacular scripts and Roman alphabet languages. Involvement of American Council of Learned Societies, Research Libraries Group, and Transtech; problem solving; enhancements to Research Libraries Information Network;…
Descriptors: Chinese, Databases, Display Systems, Input Output Devices
Friend, Linda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
Addresses issues involved in implementing Out-Dial program at Pennsylvania State University Libraries, where the feasibility of using online catalog terminals to access external databases is undergoing evaluation. Placement of terminals and microcomputers, "ready reference" searching, vendors, training, cost-effective searching,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Feasibility Studies, Higher Education
Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This article defines three separate categories of microcomputers--personal, desk-top, multi-user devices--and relates storage capabilities (expandability, floppy disks) to library applications. Highlghts include de facto standards, operating systems, database management systems, applications software, circulation control systems, dumb and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases