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Automation at the National Library: The Canadiana/Cataloguing Subsystem
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Dunn, Mary Joan – Canadian Library Journal, 1976
Rationale, procedures, format, interfaces, uses, products, and future development of the Canadiana/Cataloguing Subsystem developed at Canada's national library. (LS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Library Automation, National Libraries
Methods and Software for Building Bibliographic Data Bases.
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Daehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
This in-depth look at database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers covers data entry, information retrieval, security, DBMS software and design, and downloading of literature search results. The advantages of in-house systems versus online search vendors are discussed, and specifications of three software packages and 14 sources are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval
Technology and Microcomputers for an Information Centre/Special Library.
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Daehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputer hardware and software, telecommunications methods, and advanced library methods to create a specialized information center's database of literature relating to farm machinery and food processing. Systems and services (electronic messaging, serials control, database creation, cataloging, collections, circulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
On Paperless-ness.
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Campbell, Neil A. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Focusing on F. W. Lancaster's prediction that paperless communication systems are inevitable for science and technology, this article presents an analysis of role of editorial processing centers (EPC) in the development of electronic journals. The traditional scientific journal, the EPC, and the EPC and electronic journal are discussed. (60…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Journals, Futures (of Society)
Microcomputers Have a Place in the Small Public Library.
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Koenig, Judith – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Outline of basic requirements needed to outfit a small public library with microcomputers discusses necessary equipment, cost effectiveness, management information systems, statistics generated, software available, and library procedures to be automated. Fifteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Issues and Applications of Microcomputers for Libraries.
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Krueger, Donald R. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Issues and impacts of microcomputer use in libraries are discussed in terms of labor dislocation, costs, distributed data processing, networks, current system configurations and capabilities, and software. Reference service management, information retrieval systems, and external online access are also examined. Twenty-six references are listed.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Information Retrieval, Libraries
Management Information Systems Can Help Senior Library Managers.
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Homer, Garth – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Examines the characteristics of management information systems and their impact on decisions of senior library managers. The organizational feasibility of such systems is discussed in terms of four key components--economic, technical, structural, psychological--that are related to libraries in general and senior management decisions in particular.…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Library Administration