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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
Wax, David M. – 1976
A handbook is provided for library administrators who are planning to install commercially available on-line interactive search services. It includes guidelines for selecting and organizing the service, staffing, training and orientation, preparing the service sites, promotion and user education, finance, data collection, and service evaluation.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Costs, Databases
Stanford Univ., CA. BALLOTS Center. – 1976
The Bibliographic Automation of Large Library Operations Using a Time-sharing System (BALLOTS) is a computer-based interactive system which supports the acquisition, cataloging, and bibliographic searching processes in the Stanford University Libraries. This document provides extensive descriptions of: (1) the BALLOTS system, (2) its files and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computer Programs, Guides
