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Download full textBitterman, Amy; Gray, Lucinda; Goldring, Rebecca – National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
This report presents selected findings from the Public School Library Media Center Data File of the 2011-12 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). SASS is a nationally representative sample survey of public and private K-12 schools, principals, and teachers in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. School districts associated with public schools…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Private Schools, School Libraries, Elementary Schools
Doyle, L. B. – 1966
A low-cost automatic classification method is reported that uses computer time in proportion to NlogN, where N is the number of information items and the base is a parameter, some barriers besides cost are treated briefly in the opening section, including types of intellectual resistance to the idea of doing classification by content-word…
Descriptors: Automation, Classification, Computers, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedFox, Mark S.; And Others – Computer, 1980
Describes a portable language-oriented digital computer used to define and spell words. Future directions for design and development are discussed. (BK)
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
De Gennaro, Richard – Library Journal, 1976
The dominant thrust of the 1980's may be the development of cost-effective in-house library minicomputer processing and catalog access systems capable of interfacing synergistically with an effective national library network for sharing bibliographical data and library resources. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Futures (of Society), Library Administration
American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI. – 1968
This document is the first of three sections of a final report on a project which included five phases: (1) developing systems and procedures for the use of computer-processed tape, (2) design of a system for the partial mechanization of Mathematical Reviews office procedures together with experiments on derived publications, (3) typographic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Costs, Feasibility Studies
Roberts, Norman – Library Association Record, 1971
The main theme of this year's annual conference of the University, College and Research Section was co-operation. The paper given at this conference by Dr. F.W. Ratcliffe is discussed at some length. (NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Costs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedNash, John C.; Nash, Mary M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses computers in terms of what they are, costs and availability of hardware and software, the identification of processes the computer is to perform, and factors involved in the acquisition and installation of a hypothetical automated circulation system. Five references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Decision Making, Library Automation
Overhage, Carl F.; Reintjes, J. Francis – Information Storage and Retrieval, 1974
A review of M.I.T.'s INformation TRansfer EXperiments (Project Intrex). The Intrex system includes an augmented catalog stored inan online interactive computer in combination with full-text storage on microfiche. There are discussions of details of the catalog structure, user experiments, economic studies, and information-system networking.…
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Wilman, H.; Hall, Angela M. – 1973
A series of five batches of twenty searches were carried out in a three year span of the INSPEC data base by the 31 Company's Information Retrieval Service. The same queries were processed manually in the corresponding volumes of Science Abstracts and comparison of the output of each search method exposed reasons for the failures. Emphasis is laid…
Descriptors: Automation, Comparative Analysis, Computers, Costs
SHAWVER, W.; STRAIN, P.M. – 1968
A NEW CIRCULATION SYSTEM NOW IN USE AT THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS CENTER (ESC) LIBRARY, PART OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IS BASED UPON A PREVIOUS SYSTEM WHICH USED TABULATING CARDS, UNIT RECORD MACHINES, AND A SMALL COMPUTER. THE NEW SYSTEM IS A TRANSACTION CARD SYSTEM, IN WHICH ONE BASIC TYPE OF CARD FORMAT IS USED FOR CHARGING,…
Descriptors: Automation, Catalogs, Computers, Costs
Spigai, Frances G., Ed.; And Others – 1975
Sixteen papers are presented which focus on microforms and data processing in library and information centers. Articles include discussions of cost analysis, decision making and program planning, library automation, information retrieval, indexing, cataloging, and computer services for libraries. (CH)
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Keren, Carl, Ed.; Sered, Irina, Ed. – 1983
Designed to provide guidance in selecting appropriate software for library automation, information storage and retrieval, or management of bibliographic databases, this inventory describes 188 computer software packages. The information was obtained through a questionnaire survey of 600 software suppliers and developers who were asked to describe…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Costs, Design Requirements
Barnes, Alvin J., Comp. – 1988
This bibliography lists 371 selected citations to materials on CD-ROM technology and its applications. The first section includes journal articles subdivided by topical areas: (1) General; (2) Online Public Access Catalogs; (3) MEDLINE; (4) Bibliographies/Directories; (5) Hardware/Software; (6) Cost/Economics; (7) Databases; (8) Publishing; (9)…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedThomas, Sarah M.; Needle, Lester P. – Special Libraries, 1975
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Library System consists of 28 libraries. The libraries are supported by computer systems covering journal and book holdings, journal check-in, circulation, document control, EPA reports, international exchange items, and specialized subject area collections. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Programs, Computers, Conservation (Environment)
Corbin, John B., Ed. – 1969
Four papers are included in these proceedings. The first three discuss specific on-going programs, including details of operation: (1) "Automation of Serials," by Shula Schwartz and Patricia A. Bottalico, reports a serials records automation at Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, Texas; (2) "From Texana to Real-Time Automation," by…
Descriptors: Automation, College Libraries, Computers, Costs
