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Peer reviewedCoty, Patricia Ann – Special Libraries, 1983
The role of networks in correcting inadequate bibliographic control for audiovisual materials is discussed, citing efforts of Project Media Base, National Information Center for Educational Media, Consortium of University Film Centers, National Library of Medicine, National Agricultural Library, National Film Board of Canada, and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Catalogs, Databases, Information Networks
Peer reviewedPoor, William – Special Libraries, 1982
Describes the use of IBM's Storage and Information Retrieval System (STAIRS) in the development of an online catalog for the Business and Technical Library of the Cummins Engine Company. The functions, advantages, and disadvantages of the system are outlined. A reference list and three sample searches are attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedO'Malley, Terrence J. – Special Libraries, 1984
Describes library use of Conversion of Serials Project's (CONSER) online national machine-readable database for serials to create online union lists of serials via OCLC's Serial Control Subsystem. Problems in selection of appropriate, accurate, and authenticated records and prospects for the future are discussed. Twenty sources and sample records…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedDumlao, Mercedes; Cook, Sherry – Special Libraries, 1983
Generation of book catalog of computer programs--"Bechtel Catalog of Computer Programs" (BECCAT)--by a corporate data processing library used by a multinational corporation is examined in terms of justification, entries, production, and distribution. Sample program entry format, library program control form, and log entry data are…
Descriptors: Book Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedBates, Ellen – Special Libraries, 1983
Description of NOMAD, a database management system with flexibility and "friendly" design in use at the Bank of America library, focuses on costs, objectives, database structure, access, and its use to create an automated book catalog and spending reports. Six references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedPoor, William E. – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes an information storage and retrieval system for mainframe computer applications and its utilization as a corporate library catalog intended for end-user searching. The changeover from a previous system is discussed and current system features are evaluated. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Corporate Libraries, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedLayman, Mary F.; Groninger, N. Paige – Special Libraries, 1984
Discusses an online bibliographic control program written using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and its use at the Denver Wildlife Research Center to organize and provide access to reprints of publications. The program listing, sample input and output, and programs for searching by one and two keywords are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
