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Rand, Roberta Y. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1995
Describes a prototype online search system called ASK (Assisted Search for Knowledge) that will provide Internet and dial-up access to an array of databases related to environmental and demographic change. The Global Change Data and Information system that is being organized by federal agencies is described. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Demography

Ketchell, Debra S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Academic clientele expect their library to select the best information and organize it effectively for their personal consumption. Some answers to a hierarchical approach are customization through a MyLibrary feature, a role-based vertical view, and a powerful search engine all built on a rich resource database. Each is discussed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Information Management

Costello, Diane – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Describes CAUL (The Council of Australian University Librarians) which is dedicated to improving access by the staff and students of Australian universities to scholarly information resources. Discusses funding, access to databases, electronic information resources, information infrastructure and network information support, and electronic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Consortia

Buckland, Michael K.; Lynch, Clifford A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes the Linked Systems Protocol, a draft national standard for bibliographic information retrieval aimed at developing an extended protocol for the movement of bibliographic information from one system to another, and its implications for library automation, the individual librarian, and the library user. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Networks

Geraci, Diane; Langschied, Linda – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Discusses the role of libraries in providing access to data in electronic form. Types of data are described, including social data, scientific data, and humanities data; the definition of libraries and library services is considered; and acquisition of the skills needed to provide effective access is discussed. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Humanities

Fayollat, James; Coles, Elizabeth – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes an integrated online library system developed at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) which incorporates a number of database management features that enhance efficiency, for record retrieval and display. Design features related to record storage and retrieval and the design of linked files are described in detail.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems