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Potter, William Gray – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes use of personal computer connected to large, multilibrary bibliographic system (Illinois' Library Computer System network) to model an analysis of record duplication across entire system. The pilot project, compressed records, the test database utilizing records from four libraries, and the matching scheme are discussed. Five sources are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
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Taylor, Raymond G.; Edgerton, Janet Gebbie – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Describes a project that was designed to study the effectiveness and efficiency of editing procedures within an online bibliographic system at a large research university library. A comprehensive statistical overview of editing commands available is presented, frequency of their use is studied, and questions for further research are suggested.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Editing, Efficiency
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Ketchell, Debra S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Academic clientele expect their library to select the best information and organize it effectively for their personal consumption. Some answers to a hierarchical approach are customization through a MyLibrary feature, a role-based vertical view, and a powerful search engine all built on a rich resource database. Each is discussed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Information Management
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Jarvis, William E.; Dow, Victoria E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Description of the way in which some essential features of pathfinders have been incorporated in the online library catalog at Lehigh University discusses factors involved in record design, provides examples of records used with a GEAC Integrated Library System, and suggests several ways of implementing pathfinder records online. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Guides, Higher Education
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Krieger, Michael T. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Findings of a project to convert a single LC class from cards to machine readable tapes at a two-year college suggest that an in-house retrospective conversion is feasible for academic libraries. A high conversion hit rate, implying minimal original cataloging, will keep project costs and duration low. There are five references. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices
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Fagan, Jody Condit; Calloway, Michele – Information Technology and Libraries, 2001
Discussion of library digital reference services focuses on the features of instant messaging reference systems and the in-house development of a system that incorporates them at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Summarizes and evaluates library chat system features and compares commercial software that is available. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries
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Alewaeters, Gerrit; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Sketches history, design, and future plans of VUBIS (joint development of VUB--Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Free University of Brussels, and IS--Interactive Systems, Inc.), an online, user-friendly, public access library system for a European academic library. Search capabilities, cataloging subsystem, and software are discussed. Thirteen references…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Programs, Foreign Countries
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Bocher, Robert; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Three articles describe procedures used for retrospective conversion: MITINET/retro system in Wisconsin and efforts to create statewide bibliographic database; retrocon process for Library Computer System circulation/resource-sharing system in Illinois academic libraries; use of REMARC to build online catalog at Johns Hopkins University. Authority…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Databases, Higher Education
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Lawrence, Gary S.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discusses features of online library catalogs and their cost characteristics, including financial management and planning (hardware and software options, turnkey vendors); approaches to cost analysis (actual experiences, building blocks); baseline estimates for two average academic libraries; and vendor estimates. Forty-five references and a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Administration
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Payne, Lizanne – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Describes the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), whose member universities share book collections, an online library system containing multiple electronic resources including a union catalog, an offsite book storage facility, and a separately staffed service organization. WRLC's organizational development, structure, governance,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Financial Support
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Veneziano, Velma – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes the implementation of a new set of indexes in the NOTIS/LUIS system that provide author, title, and subject access to bibliographic and authority records in the NOTIS/MARC format. The discussion covers index record structure and content, the design philosophy and process, and functions supported by the system. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer System Design
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Webb, John – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Presents a holistic view of the management of licensed, networked information resources in a university library. Highlights include licensing and copyrights; collection development and acquisitions; aggregators, which combine electronic resources from disparate suppliers or locations into larger resource units for users; consortia; managing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Consortia
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Fayollat, James; Coles, Elizabeth – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes an integrated online library system developed at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) which incorporates a number of database management features that enhance efficiency, for record retrieval and display. Design features related to record storage and retrieval and the design of linked files are described in detail.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems
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Toombs, Michelle; Wilson, Bob – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
The Calgary Libraries Telidon Trial involved four major libraries--Calgary Public, Mount Royal College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the University of Calgary--and resulted in videotex library services. This report discusses the beginning of the project, types of information input, conclusions of library-information providers, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Display Systems, Field Tests, Foreign Countries
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Steele, Colin; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Five brief articles examine new library technologies and physical problems; potential health hazards posed by frequent use of photocopiers; psychological deterrence of electronic security systems; quality control of cooperative cataloging in a library network; and the billing system designed and programed for a medical library. Two articles…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accounting, Alarm Systems, Bibliographic Utilities