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Mole, Dennis – Videodisc/Videotext, 1981
Discusses a project in which a large variety of materials from the collection of the Canadian Public Archives were recorded and played back using laser optical videodisc technology. The videodisc's capabilities for preserving, storing, and retrieving information are discussed. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Archives, Equipment Standards, Foreign Countries, Information Storage
Phenix, Katharine; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Five articles discuss information technology in libraries: (1) "Software for Libraries" (Katharine Phenix); (2) "Online Update: European Online Services" (Martin Kesselman); (3) "Connect Time: Online Pricing Breakthroughs" (Barbara Quint); (4) "Microcomputing: Micro Biology Computer Viruses" (James LaRue);…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Library Automation
Peer reviewedWhelan, Errol A.; Chan, Jeanie – Library Software Review, 1988
Describes how the Swift-Current Comprehensive High School (Saskatchewan) library computerized to create an online catalog, provide access to remote databases, and acquire CD-ROM reference systems. Objectives, hardware and software selection and costs, implementation, and evaluation are discussed. Seven references are listed, and a directory of…
Descriptors: Costs, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Library Automation
Peer reviewedFidler, Linda M.; Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1994
Discusses and compares the incorporation of technology by larger public libraries in Canada and the United States. Technology mentioned includes online public access catalogs; remote and local online database searching; microcomputers and software for public use; and fax, voice mail, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf and Teletype writer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
