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Hopson, Jean B.; Yeung, Jimmy T. – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes the design and operation of a system that resulted from a project undertaken by a small specialized library to provide self-help for patrons seeking reference assistance. The areas of information available on the system are described, including standard reference titles, library holdings and services, reserve readings, and placement…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Services
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Schockley, Cynthia W.; Hinds, Timothy H. – Electronic Library, 1984
Describes process by which two operational components of National Epilepsy Library and Resource Center (reference library, information and referral unit) combined existing retrieval package with specially designed software to make optimum use of a Wang VS-80 minicomputer. Designing and programing the system, testing and evaluation, and final…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval
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van Brakel, Pieter A. – Electronic Library, 1991
Discusses the concept of electronic workstations and describes four different types: (1) the academic workstation; (2) the reference workstation (i.e., for end users); (3) the information specialist workstation; and (4) the workstation for management information. The creation of a new integrated information center (ICC) is also described. (11…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases
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Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1994
Suggests ways of using personal computers in special libraries, including online searching; CD-ROM networks; reference work; current awareness services; press cuttings services; selective dissemination of information; local databases; object linking and embedding; cataloging; acquisitions; circulation; serials control; interlibrary loan; space…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases