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Golden, Susan – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Describes the Library Computer System, an online circulation system used in 22 Illinois libraries, that features complete holdings and circulation status information for serials and monographs. Problems in the network environment, plans for modification, and reasons why the system works are identified. References and two additional readings are…
Descriptors: Databases, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Networks
Newman, Donald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1980
A computer system which has the ability to transfer information directly from OCLC to the in-house computer was developed for use in the acquisition and processing of library materials for the Claremont College (California) libraries. Extensions of the system including automated circulation and conversion to online catalogs are being considered.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computers, Library Acquisition
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
Jaros, Joe – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Description of the rapid growth and development of Texas A&M's Sterling C. Evans Library during the past decade focuses on collection growth to over 1.4 million volumes, staffing increases, automated programs and services including over 100 microcomputers for computer-assisted instruction housed in Learning Resources Department, and online…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, History, Library Automation
Buck, Dayna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
This staffing survey of 34 Geac minicomputer-based circulation system installations (public, academic, state, and special libraries, library consortia) was designed to identify the variables which affect staffing needs. Discussion covers differences in responses, types of staff positions, core and ancillary job duties, application training,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Circulation