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Bakowski, Vicki Bloom; And Others – Online, 1990
Two articles describe the experiences of Loyola University of Chicago and Texas A&M libraries with locally mounted online databases under the same user interface as the online catalog. The Multiple Database Access System (MDAS) offered by NOTIS is explained, its impact on the libraries is described, and student and faculty reactions are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Integrated Library Systems, Library Services
Peer reviewedReader, Evan A. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes the competitive bidding process used by California State University to successfully procure integrated library systems for 5 of its 19 campuses during 1 fiscal year. The procurements demonstrated that competitive bidding not only reduces overall cost of library systems, but also allows the buyer to achieve favorable contract provisions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bids, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness
Integrated Library Systems in Canadian Public, Academic and Special Libraries: Fourth Annual Survey.
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of integrated library system vendors that examined installations in Canadian academic, public and special libraries during 1989. Findings discussed include large library system versus PC-based system market shares, an analysis of system selection by type of library, and other factors that affect system selection. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Reports the results of a study that surveyed online vendors of both large and microcomputer based library management systems to examine patterns of system installation in public, university, college, special, and government libraries in Canada. A directory of online vendors is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKlemperer, Katharina; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Each of three articles describes an academic library's online catalog that includes locally created databases. Topics covered include database and software selection; systems design and development; database producer negotiations; problems encountered during implementation; database loading; training and documentation; and future plans. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Database Producers
Barry, Jeff; And Others – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses trends in the automated system marketplace with specific attention to online vendors and their customers: academic, public, school, and special libraries. Presents vendor profiles; tables and charts on computer systems and sales; and sidebars that include a vendor source list and the differing views on procuring an automated library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Futures (of Society), Information Industry
Boykin, Joseph F., Jr. – Library Administration & Management, 1991
Discusses key developments in library automation. Topics discussed include online database vendors; bibliographic utilities; local online systems, i.e., turnkey circulation systems and academic systems that have incorporated online catalogs, circulation, acquisitions, and serials control; commercial integrated systems; CD-ROMs; local online…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Facsimile Transmission
