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| Library Automation | 5 |
| Microcomputers | 3 |
| Comparative Analysis | 2 |
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| Kelly, Glen J. | 1 |
| Manino, Glenn | 1 |
| O'Rourke, Victoria | 1 |
| Siegel, Elliot R. | 1 |
| Valauskas, Edward J. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKelly, Glen J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Summarizes the current status of laser printers in terms of cost, hardware and software requirements, measurement and operational considerations, ease of use, and maintenance. The cost effectiveness of laser printing in libraries for applications such as spine labels, purchase orders, and reports, is explored. (9 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Printers, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHendricks, Donald D.; Manino, Glenn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
This description of the use of IBM Series/1 minicomputers to implement a library automation system includes discussion of current functions of the system, the system configuration, communications capabilities, software, and cost factors. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation
Peer reviewedBlock, David; Kalyoncu, Aydan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Examination of the emergence of microcomputer word processing in the library environment highlights library applications, hardware considerations, evaluations of four word processing programs (Apple Writer II, Screen Writer II, Magic Wand, WordStar), and "nonperformance" factors that influence selection of word processing package. Ten…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Guidelines
Peer reviewedValauskas, Edward J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes an automation project at the Merriam Center Library in which Apple Macintoshes were introduced as library workstations. The implementation process, staff involvement and reactions, and current configurations and applications of the workstations are discussed. An appendix provides a comparison of current microcomputer based workstations…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Equipment Evaluation, Library Automation
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This checklist based on an earlier version (1980) relates specifically to cathode ray tube and other visual display terminals (VDTs) and also applies to personal computers. Highlights include changes in VDTs, selecting a VDT (evaluate needs, survey market, observe and use, talk to users), and screen and keyboard characteristics. (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards, Guidelines
Peer reviewedO'Rourke, Victoria – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
The development, field testing, and evaluation of a checklist approach to selecting an integrated library automation system are described, and recommendations for using this approach are outlined. The checklist, which is divided into five main sections of catalog features and functions, is appended. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Field Tests
Peer reviewedSiegel, Elliot R.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Describes research strategy and methods of comparative evaluation conducted by the National Library of Medicine to assess user acceptance and technical performance of two prototype patron accessible online catalog systems within same operational environment. User acceptance studies included sample search experiment, comparison search experiment,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Equipment Evaluation, Library Catalogs, Library Services
