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Academic Library Services in Virtual Worlds: An Examination of the Potential for Library Services in Immersive Environments
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Ryan, Jenna; Porter, Marjorie; Miller, Rebecca – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2010
Current literature on libraries is abundant with articles about the uses and the potential of new interactive communication technology, including Web 2.0 tools. Recently, the advent and use of virtual worlds have received top billing in these works. Many library institutions are exploring these virtual environments; this exploration and the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Virtual Classrooms, Social Environment, Library Automation
Information Portals: The Next Generation Catalog
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Allison, DeeAnn – Journal of Web Librarianship, 2010
Libraries today face an increasing challenge: to provide relevant information to diverse populations with differing needs while competing with Web search engines like Google. In 2009, a large group of libraries, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, joined with Innovative Interfaces as development partners to design a new type of…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Internet, Academic Libraries, Library Development
Design Considerations for an OPAC Workstation: An Introduction to Specifications and a Model Configuration.
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Martin, Ron G. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes guidelines for an online public access catalog (OPAC) workstation that will support the terminal, printer, and other peripherals. Workstation dimensions, lighting, wire management, printer and paper, acoustical treatment, seating, storage for books and coats, wastebasket, and interior decoration are addressed. Flexibility and simplicity…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Peripherals, Computer System Design, Design Requirements
Text Files in Libraries: Present Foundations and Future Directions.
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Price-Wilkin, John; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Discussion of text files and textual analysis in humanities research focuses on the results of two surveys of Research Libraries Group (RLG) academic libraries which was conducted to identify the systems used to support text files. Description of a system at the University of Michigan includes examples of screen formats, and seven sidebars…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
An Example of Integrated Systems for the Provision of Library and Information Services.
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Coles, Elizabeth – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the implementation of BRS/Search in the Library and Information Services department of the Chem Systems Group, an international consulting organization in the United Kingdom. The use of integrated systems in special libraries is discussed, and requirements of the new system are explained, including full text capabilities and networking…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases
Mississippi Library Commission Data Network Specifications.
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Evans Associates, Thiensville, WI. – 1996
This document provides a detailed design for the data portion of the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) public library network. The data network is based on Frame Relay technology, and would provide more functionality at a higher speed than a previously considered dial-in network could. The document is divided into 16 sections: (1) Introduction;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Cost Estimates, Design Requirements