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Peer reviewedDiskin, Jill A.; FitzGerald, Patricia – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes specific applications of the Macintosh computer at Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries, where MacPaint was used as a flexible, easy to use, and powerful tool to produce informational, instructional, and promotional signage. Profiles of system hardware and software, an evaluation of the computer program MacPaint, and MacPaint signage…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMiller, Bruce Cummings – Library Hi Tech, 1984
A general description of microcomputer-based spreadsheet software capabilities and their usefulness in library management analysis and planning are presented. Five specific spreadsheet models which apply to retrospective conversion cost and scheduling, COM and book catalog costs, and acquistions processing costs are discussed and displayed in…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Display Systems, Library Administration
Peer reviewedWilliams, James G. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Defines and describes the components and functions that constitute a microcomputer--bits, bytes, address register, cycle time, data path, and bus. Characteristics of 8-, 16-, and 32-bit machines are explained in detail, and microprocessor evolution, architecture, and implementation are discussed. Application characteristics or types for each bit…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Peer reviewedFrusciano, Thomas J. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Explores current status of archival automation on both the national and local levels, and discusses its implications for control and access of historical documentation. Development of Selected Permutation Index by National Archives and Records Service, automation at Library of Congress (LC) Manuscript Division, and planning for automation are…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Systems
Peer reviewedDewey, Patrick R. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes the first library-sponsored Electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS), begun in November 1981 at North-Pulaski Branch of Chicago Public Library. Examples of logon routines, menu displays, recent features of the People's Message System, and censorship statements are included. BBS sources (noting address and price) and a nine-item…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Networks
Peer reviewedMichalak, Thomas J. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries' utilization of three software packages resident on the University's central computers: text editing, text formatting, and electronic mail. Advantages of utilizing central computing resources, introduction of and training in computing systems within libraries, specific applications, and advantages and…
Descriptors: Centralization, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMeyer, James – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The Northwestern Online Total Integrated System (NOTIS) is a comprehensive library materials management system that integrates acquisitions, serials control, cataloging, authority control, database management, circulation, and the online public catalog. All modules of the NOTIS software package access a single bibliographic record through…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
