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Information Development in Portugal.
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Abreu Nunes, Luis Filipe de – Information Development, 1985
Discusses Portuguese information sector (computers, libraries, specialized information services), which is described as very underdeveloped in comparison with other European countries. Highlights include computer applications in information services including national industrial database, INFOLNETI; access to international databases; official…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Developing Nations, Development
On-Line Databases in Mexico.
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Molina, Enzo – Information Development, 1986
Use of online bibliographic databases in Mexico is provided through Servicio de Consulta a Bancos de Informacion, a public service that provides information retrieval, document delivery, translation, technical support, and training services. Technical infrastructure is based on a public packet-switching network and institutional users may receive…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Developing the Common Communication Format.
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Hopkinson, Alan – Information Development, 1986
Outlines history of the development of the Unesco Common Communication Format, which is designed to enable exchange of records (monographs, serials, journal articles, contributions in proceedings) between different agencies throughout the world. Highlights include definition of "exchange format," major technical features, and examples of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Global Approach, Information Networks
The Unesco Computerized Documentation System.
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Pobukovsky, M. – Information Development, 1985
In 1975, Unesco's Computerized Documentation System was combined with Integrated Set of Information Systems to create a comprehensive collection of programs for input, management, and output. The system is being used to support an Integrated Documentation Network within Unesco and micro and minicomputer versions are soon to be released.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
The British Council's Global Cataloguing Service.
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Magalhaes, Rodrigo; Nogueira, Madalena Sa – Information Development, 1985
The British Council Global Cataloging Service was initiated in 1980 to reduce duplication of cataloging same titles in council libraries abroad. Each of 56 council libraries participating in system receives list of new accessions and updated microfiche catalog. Portugal was one of the first six countries chosen to test the system. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Global Approach, Information Services
Information for the Public Service in Fiji.
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Linn, Peter; Kennington, Don – Information Development, 1985
Outlines the background to an analysis of information management in the Public Service Commission and describes the implementation of proposals to create better information systems and improve libraries. Progress made by the newly established Research and Information Unit is noted, including a review of government libraries. (4 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Developing Nations, Federal Government
Computerizing Information Services in Iraq.
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Jacso, Peter; Razzaq, Faik Abdul S. – Information Development, 1986
Review of background and justification of computerization project initiated to automate information work covers design concepts; implementation; and major characteristics of databases (local versions of BIOSIS and INSPEC, union catalog of monographs from Library of Congress/MARC records, union catalog of serials from International Serials Data…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval, Information Services