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| Library Hi Tech | 7 |
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| Daniels, Wayne | 2 |
| Chachra, Vinod | 1 |
| Enright, Jeanne | 1 |
| Kerr, Linda | 1 |
| MacLeod, Roddy | 1 |
| Mackenzie, Scott | 1 |
| Oosterop, Danielle | 1 |
| Scardellato, Kathy | 1 |
| Thomas, Stephen G. | 1 |
| Vourou, Stella | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 7 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDaniels, Wayne; Enright, Jeanne; Mackenzie, Scott – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes "Expanding Universe: a classified search tool for amateur astronomy," a Web site maintained by the Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library which uses a modified form of the Dewey Decimal Classification to organize a large file of astronomy hotlinks. Highlights include structure, HTML coding, design requirements, and future…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Design Requirements, Dewey Decimal Classification, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedThomas, Stephen G. – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Describes the development and implementation of an electronic reserve system at the University of Adelaide (Australia). Discusses the decision to use a Web server strategy; scanning choices for papers; conversion of machine-readable sources; and future possibilities. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedDaniels, Wayne; Scardellato, Kathy – Library Hi Tech, 1999
Reports on an initiative by the Toronto Public Library to create the "Virtual Reference Library" (VRL). Describes the first service to be offered, a Dewey application called "Science Net." Discusses the VRL and its precursor, objectives, basis for its funding, technical aspects, progress to date and future direction. (AEF)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedVourou, Stella – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Discusses the need for new technologies and information delivery services in Greece, and describes current activities related to the support of Greek scientists and researchers. Highlights include data networks infrastructure; information centers; the National Documentation Center; library services, including electronic document delivery and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Document Delivery, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKerr, Linda; MacLeod, Roddy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Explains EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library), a gateway to Internet resources in engineering that was developed to improve access to networked engineering information for United Kingdom users. Design and implementation of the Web site, classification of resources, evaluation, use statistics, marketing, and future possibilities are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedOosterop, Danielle – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Describes Pica, an organization in the Netherlands which evolved from the Project for Integrated Catalogue Automation that includes the National Library and all university libraries. Topics include the organizational structure, the shared online cataloging system, interlibrary loan, library networks and database access, and electronic document…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Document Delivery
Peer reviewedChachra, Vinod; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the range of products and services offered by VTLS, a company that offers comprehensive, integrated library automation software and customer support. VTLS's growth and development in the United States and abroad is described, and nine sidebar articles detail system features and applications in public, academic, and virtual libraries. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
