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Geographic Information Systems: How a World Wide Web Presence Can Improve Their Availability.
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van Brakel, Pieter A.; Pienaar, Martie – Electronic Library, 1997
Automated geographic information systems (GIS) consist of integrated digital databases containing information about geographic features; hardware, software, and people used in the analysis of features; and descriptions of features. Currently no standard method of accessing widely scattered geographic data exists. Argues that this can solved by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Geography, Information Dissemination
The Changing Role of a Professional Society Library.
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Lees, Nigel – Electronic Library, 1997
Describes developments in the United Kingdom's Royal Society of Chemistry's Library and Information Centre that has changed from a professional and learned society library into a business center. Development of a priced information service, electronic sources of information including online databases and the Internet, and marketing and promotion…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Chemical Industry, Databases, Information Centers
Planning, Implementing and Managing CD-ROM Services in Developing Countries.
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Kanamugire, Athanase B. – Electronic Library, 1997
Examines issues related to CD-ROM services in libraries in developing countries, and focuses on planning, funding, hardware, software, database selection, installation, staff and user training, publicity, use policies and procedures, document non-availability, and evaluation. Recommends a partnership approach between library information systems,…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Services, Library Funding
The Possibilities and Limitations of Document Information Systems and Text Management Systems in Organisations.
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van Putten, G. W.; Smedinga, R. – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of problems that organizations face regarding the selection, management, and accession of information services focuses on the extent to which document information systems (DIS) and text management systems (TMS) can improve the management and accessibility of information sources. Examples of TMS applications are described. (11…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Databases
The Third Library Revolution: Experiments with Electronic Community Libraries in Denmark.
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Larsen, Gitte; Qvortrup, Lars – Electronic Library, 1988
Describes the HELOS project in Denmark, which is using information technology to facilitate library development, increase levels of library and information services, and increase levels of technological qualifications of library staff among four rural libraries. The discussion highlights library and information services offered, hardware and…
Descriptors: Business, Community Information Services, Databases, Foreign Countries
Maggie's Place III: An Electronic Library Revisited.
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Larsen, Gitte – Electronic Library, 1988
Describes the services offered by Maggie's Place, one of the first fully automated libraries in the world. Topics covered include the online catalog; automated technical processes; dial-up access for patrons; community information databases; and online access to U.S. and international library network services. (five references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Databases, Dial Access Information Systems, Electronic Libraries