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FRBR Cataloging's Future Is Closer than You Think!
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Adamich, Tom – Knowledge Quest, 2007
Through the decades, the kinds of materials found in libraries have grown and changed, adapting to the needs of library users as well as economic, social, and even environmental factors. Similarly, the presentation format for cataloging content has changed. Another change is about to emerge in cataloging, and its name is FRBR (Functional…
Descriptors: Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Users (Information)
Transforming the Reference Collection: "The Electric Library" (TM).
Safford, Barbara Ripp – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Describes "The Electric Library" (TM), a database (which can be searched via an Internet connection) designed to assist schools, librarians, and parents with information retrieval. Discusses technical and logistical benefits, the problem of selected and limited resources, and cost issues. Provides a sample debate topic exercise using "The Electric…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
In Search of a Good Book.
Parham, Charles – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses using a library database to aid students in book selection. Describes choosing a database program. Lists important database variables as desired grade level, difficulty level, length of book, and sex of the main character. Notes student critiques of the system. Summarizes five library database programs. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
My Favorite Things Electronically Speaking, 1997 Edition.
Glantz, Shelley – Book Report, 1997
Responding to an informal survey, 96 media specialists named favorite software, CD-ROMs, and online sites. This article lists automation packages, electronic encyclopedias, CD-ROMs, electronic magazine indexes, CD-ROM and online database services, electronic sources of current events, laser disks for grades 6-12, word processing programs for…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias
Mediagraphy: Print and Nonprint Resources.
Preston, Nancy R. – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY), 1992
This resource list includes media-related journals, books, ERIC documents, and journal articles of interest to practitioners, researchers, students, and others concerned with educational technology and media. Entries are classified according to major subject emphasis under 15 headings. (SLW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Copyrights
Mediagraphy, Print and Nonprint Resources.
Preston, Nancy R. – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY), 1993
This resource list includes media-related journals, books, ERIC documents, and journal articles of interest to practitioners, researchers, students, and others concerned with educational technology and media. Entries are classified according to major subject emphasis under 14 headings. (SLW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Mediagraphy: Print and Nonprint Resources.
Preston, Nancy R. – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1994
This resource list includes media-related journals, books, ERIC documents, and journal articles of interest to practitioners, researchers, students, and others concerned with educational technology and media. Entries are classified according to major subject emphasis under 14 headings. (KRN)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation