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Download full textVan Arsdale, William O., III; Leath, Janis Hollingsworth – 1994
Productivity of University of Wyoming (UW) subject bibliographers can be significantly increased by developing a network of microcomputer-based workstations with custom and off-the-shelf software; telecommunications to CARL (Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries), OCLC, and other databases; and a network server to provide special services and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, College Libraries, Computer Networks
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on social science libraries presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Efforts at Computerization in Nigerian Libraries--A State of Development Review" (A. Olugboyega Banjo, Nigeria); (2) "The Information Activities of the National Library of Economics in the Federal…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Walton, Robert A. – 1985
The availability of appropriate software for library applications is a continuing problem, and this directory is designed to reduce the frustration of librarians in their search for library software for a microcomputer by providing profiles of software packages designed specifically for libraries. Each profile describes the purpose of the program,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Computer Software, Databases
Wright, A. J. – 1981
The possible uses of excess central processing unit capacity in an integrated academic library automation system discussed in this draft proposal include (1) in-house services such as word processing, electronic mail, management decision support using PERT/CPM techniques, and control of physical plant operation; (2) public services such as the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Databases
Zurkowski, Paul G. – 1974
The relations of the National Program for Library and Information Services to information literacy and the information industry are discussed. Private sector information resources are identified in several categories. The traditional relations of libraries and with the information industry are described, and examples are given of situations where…
Descriptors: Databases, Federal Programs, Information Needs, Information Services
Grosch, Audrey N., Comp. – 1973
The methodologies and costs of converting the Minnesota Union List of Serials (MULS) to the National Serials Data Program (NSDP) requirements are outlined in this document. The conversion is considered under four logical areas: 1) providing quantitative estimates of the amount of computer analysis and programing manpower required to perform a…
Descriptors: Automation, Bibliographies, Cataloging, Computer Programs
Kilgour, Frederick G., Comp.; Davis, Hillis D., Comp. – 1973
The purpose of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) computerized regional library system is to provide an on-line system that makes available to faculty and students in individual colleges and universities the library resources throughout a region, while at the same time decelerating the rate of rise of per-student library costs. The research…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), College Libraries, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedCrawford, David – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Humanistic scholars need simple access to jargon-free information on databases in an academic library setting. Many private databases in the humanities are being developed, creating a need for standardization to enable scholars beyond disciplinary boundaries to communicate and benefit from each others' research. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Communication (Thought Transfer), Databases
Peer reviewedJacso, 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
Peer reviewedNeill, Charlotte; And Others – Library Software Review, 1985
Describes management decisions and resultant technology-based system that allowed a medical library to meet increasing workloads without accompanying increases in resources available. Discussion covers system analysis; capabilities of book-order management system, "BOOKDIRT;" software and training; hardware; data files; data entry;…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedPennington, Jerry – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
Discusses transition of the small library into twenty-first century, highlighting evaluation of collection development plans and procedures, examination of catalog in terms of collection control, building of machine databases for future online catalogs to improve access to collections, and involvement in research to improve bibliographic control…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
Peer reviewedSolvberg, Ingeborg – Electronic Library, 1983
Description of how aspects of library automation are dealt with in Norway highlights main centers for library automation (Norsk Senter for Informatik, two universities); Bibsys--integrated library automation system (bibliographic subsystem, circulation subsystem); and Bibnett project (project studying system-to-system communication between…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSchockley, Cynthia W.; Hinds, Timothy H. – Electronic Library, 1984
Describes process by which two operational components of National Epilepsy Library and Resource Center (reference library, information and referral unit) combined existing retrieval package with specially designed software to make optimum use of a Wang VS-80 minicomputer. Designing and programing the system, testing and evaluation, and final…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedHorrocks, Jane; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Describes automated library network developed when five municipal library systems entered into an equal partnership to create single database and to jointly own a computerized circulation and MARC records system. Highlights include use of microcomputers, the shared circulation system, costs, benefits, governance, equality, stability and financial…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Databases
Byrne, Deborah J. – 1998
The MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) format allows the capability of accessing library catalog records by any piece of information found in the catalog record. A library's MARC database is its most expensive investment in library automation, and the most crucial factor in the success of the library's automation. Intended for librarians or…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Data Processing, Databases
