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Peer reviewedKanamugire, 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
Peer reviewedForce, Ron – Reference Librarian, 1994
Considers how to plan for online reference services. Highlights include local access to databases, including CD-ROM and database licensing; local gateways; online search services; and planning considerations, including cost, locating online information, telecommunications and computing infrastructures, and equal access. (Contains 15 references.)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedDowning, Jeff – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Examines four areas of planning for libraries before incorporating CD-ROM reference systems: (1) hardware, including a microcomputer, CD-ROM reader, and printer; (2) databases; (3) search and retrieval software; and (4) user education. (3 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHyland, Peter; Wright, Lynne – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 1996
Collecting statistical data about database usage by library patrons aids in the management of CD-ROM and database offerings, collection development, and evaluation of training programs. Two approaches to data collection are presented which should be used together: an automated or nonintrusive method which monitors search sessions while the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Databases, Evaluation Methods
Larsen, Gitte – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1991
Describes a plan that has been developed by the Commission of the European Community (CEC) for libraries in Europe. Highlights include machine-readable national bibliographies and union catalogs; retrospective conversion projects; networks; user services and information technology; a pilot project using CD-ROM; and cooperative projects and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cooperative Programs, Databases, Information Technology
Peer reviewedPagell, Ruth – Electronic Library, 1991
Examines factors relating to selecting machine-readable information sources from the perspective of the library manager concerned with serving user needs. Professional and novice searchers are considered; remote time sharing, CD-ROM workstations, and local tapes are described and compared; network choices are discussed; and impacts on the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Peer reviewedDyer, 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
Download full textPearson, Debra, Ed. – 1992
The papers presented at this conference challenged participants to become an integral part of the planning necessary to keep libraries on the cutting edge of technological advances. Academic libraries are admonished to reposition themselves to deliver both new and traditional services, or face the prospect of being preempted by other agencies. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Libraries
