NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 8 results Save | Export
Applications of Local Area Networks of Microcomputers in Libraries.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Levert, Virginia M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Important features of local area networks (LAN) are reviewed, and several microcomputer LANs are described (ARCnet, Hinet, ShareNet, Ethernet, Omninet, PLAN 4000). Results of survey of 10 libraries using or planning to use a microcomputer LAN and considerations in choosing a LAN are reported. Forty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
Scholarly References to Machine-Readable Documents.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Hannemyr, Gisle; Flood, Even – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Summarizes difficulties in creating formal bibliographic citations to public access machine-readable documents (PAMD): no established format for PAMD references in tradition of scholarly writing; structure of computer conferencing results in authors using language different from that used in written communications; information storage problems of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks
BEACON: H. W. Wilson's Computerized Information System.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McCarn, Davis B.; McCarn, Grace H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes ongoing project to automate production of 26 indexes and catalogs produced by H. W. Wilson Company through use of the BEACON system and its online screen-edit program, SCREED. System objectives, system architecture, specifications, components (data entry, validation, release, file generation, retrieval, publication, photocomposition,…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases
The Automation of Reserve Processing.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Self, James – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Describes an automated reserve processing system developed locally at Clemons Library, University of Virginia. Discussion covers developments in the reserve operation at Clemons Library, automation of the processing and circulation functions of reserve collections, and changes in reserve operation performance and staffing needs due to automation.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Information Technology, Library Management, and OCLC.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Lynch, Mary Jo – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Based on interviews with OCLC staff, network directors, and librarians in member libraries, and related literature review, it is recommended that OCLC take steps to improve statistics it currently makes available and to consider leadership role in helping libraries use microcomputer technology to provide statistics for library management. (27…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Science, Information Services, Interviews
Optical Disks.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Gale, John C.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
This four-article section focuses on information storage capacity of the optical disk covering the information workstation (uses microcomputer, optical disk, compact disc to provide reference information, information content, work product support); use of laser videodisc technology for dissemination of agricultural information; encoding databases…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Science
Microcomputer-Based Faculty Profile.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Borovansky, Vladimir T.; Machovec, George S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
A microcomputer database management system is used to create and index profiles of individual college faculty and to monitor their expertise (curricular, research, professional subject interests) and trends in university programs. The faculty profile is useful in improved referrals, collection development activities, staff orientation, and public…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Statistical Collection Management Analysis of OCLC-MARC Tape Records.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Payson, Evelyn; Moore, Barbara – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Using OCLC-MARC tape records, master records were created for collection management reports at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to help evaluate collection growth by type of material, location, and subject, based upon LC call number. The Statistical Analysis System (SAS) was run against records to generate information for special purposes. (9…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases