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Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. – 1976
The May, 1976, Association of Research Libraries (ARL) meeting included a variety of presentations on library networks. Susan Martin defined various categories of automated library networks, reviewed potential functions of such networks, and discussed the implications for individual library operations. LeMoyne Anderson listed forces which are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Conference Reports, Costs, Databases
National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works, Washington, DC. – 1976
Testimony on the copyrightability of computer software was heard at the 10th Commission meeting held at the New York Public Library in November 1976. This transcript of the meeting also includes reports of the Commission subcommittees on photocopying, software, networks, and data bases. (Author/AP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Copyrights
Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Montreal (Quebec). – 1979
These papers discuss various options for a computerized national bibliographic network and highlight the problems and potential of developing such a database. Following a brief explanation of the conference purpose and organization, 10 primary papers are presented: (1) "A Brief Overview of Computerized Library Networking in Canada," by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Cheney, B. J., Ed. – 1983
The second of two volumes of a conference preceedings, this volume contains the preprints of five submitted papers, which are published as submitted by the authors: M. Broadbent and L. B. McIntyre, "Information Management: Promise and Reality"; E. Spoor, "Management Information from Library Systems"; R. Walsh, "Integrated…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Interlibrary Loans, Library Associations
Peterson, Paul, Ed. – 1984
To help determine the future of the Bibliographic Service Development Program (BSDP), the Council on Library Resources (CLR) sponsored a conference to examine bibliographic services for library users with emphasis on their needs. The 32 participants included invited speakers, research library administrators, foundation officers, network and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Databases, Information Systems
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. – 1975
The Library of Congress was the topic of the October, 1975, meeting of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Presentations were given on: (1) the future uses of automation to aid the Library of Congress in its authoritative information and bibliographic data collection and dissemination functions; (2) the progress and projections for the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Conference Reports, Databases, Foundation Programs
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Network Development and MARC Standards Office. – 1992
The papers in this proceedings describe similarities and differences in state libraries and examine the state library role in local, regional, and national network development and in the dissemination of information to various client segments. The papers are: (1) "The Commonalities of State Library Agencies" (Barrat Wilkins); (2)…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Dissemination, Internet, Library Development
Krzywkowski, Valerie I., Ed. – 1984
The 15 papers in this collection discuss various aspects of computer use in libraries and several other aspects of library service not directly related to computers. Following an introduction and a list of officers, the papers are: (1) "Criminal Justice and Related Databases" (Kate E. Adams); (2) "Software and Hard Thought:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Science, Databases, Higher Education
Institute for Development and International Relations, Zagreb (Yugoslavia). – 1990
This report presents the proceedings from a meeting jointly organized by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Yugoslavian Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO). Experts from 14 institutions and organizations from 7 countries of Africa, Europe, and North America participated in 4…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cultural Exchange, Databases, Foreign Countries
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. – 1984
The Program Session of the April 1984 meeting of the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee (NAC) was devoted to discussion of electronic information delivery systems. Recent developments in six areas were covered: (1) electronic manuscript generation and transmission; (2) online full-text searching and retrieval; (3) online database…
Descriptors: Databases, Delivery Systems, Electronic Equipment, Information Dissemination
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Network Development and MARC Standards Office. – 1990
Papers delivered at the 1989 program session of the Library of Congress Network Advisory Committee (NAC) focused on ways in which newer technologies and document delivery networks are changing current practices in document delivery and information services. Charles P. Bourne, chair of the program committee, presented an overview of document…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Delivery Systems, Facsimile Transmission
Anderson, LeMoyne W., Ed. – 1974
Papers from an institute on the university's role in information networks are presented. Two introductory papers define networks in general and consider reasons for their existence in academic libraries. Five papers describe operational networks: Ohio College Library Center (OCLC), Stanford's BALLOTS system, the Minnesota Interlibrary Teletype…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Conference Reports, Databases
Baldwin, Charlene M., Comp. – 1991
At the first Transborder Library Forum in 1991, 132 librarians from the United States and Mexico gathered to get to know one another, discuss issues of common interest, and begin to build an international network. Conference materials are provided in both English and Spanish. Keynote addresses were delivered by Alberto Alvaro Rios and Jesus Lau.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases