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New York State Library, Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1989
Based in part on the work of three task forces, this report presents recommendations from the Phase II Statewide Automation Committee appointed in June 1987 to develop specific steps to implement the 20 recommendations in the library automation plan issued in May 1987, "Libraries and Technology: A Strategic Plan for the Use of Advanced…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Library Automation
Mansfield, Meribah – Library Journal, 1997
Examines the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) which provides access to the state's public library resources; federal, state, and regional information resources; and other electronic information resources. Describes OPLIN's role in Ohio, hardware and services provided, mission, origin, funding, staff training, databases, future plans…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedButler, Brett – Library Hi Tech, 1991
The Memex Research Institute (MRI), an independent nonprofit research and development organization, has created an electronic library program of shared research and development to make the collective vision of Vannevar Bush's "memex" more concrete. Program is working toward the creation of large, publicly available indexed electronic image…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Networks
Peer reviewedGoodman, Naomi J.; Hinchcliff, Carole L. – Resource Sharing & Information Networks, 1997
Describes beginnings, objectives, services and future developments of OhioLINK, the network for over 50 Ohio colleges and universities. Discusses the funding crisis and proposed solution; OhioLINK features (Central Catalog, inter-institutional patron online borrowing, core databases, document delivery, Internet connection, electronic journals, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases
Peer reviewedSanville, Thomas J. – Catholic Library World, 1995
OhioLINK (Ohio Library and Information Network) is transforming library and information access at 35 universities and colleges in Ohio. Document delivery, resource sharing, collection development, and reference and research database access are all undergoing rapid evolution and expansion. This model can be put into operation at other consortia.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Change Agents, Consortia
