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Peer reviewedAdams, Margaret O'Neill – Library Trends, 1982
Introduces four models of data library development for meeting information needs for machine-readable data files--University of Florida facility, University of British Columbia Data Library, Data and Program Library Service at University of Wisconsin, and online numeric Kentucky Economic Information System at University of Kentucky. Four…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedVickery, Brian; And Others – Journal of Documentation, 1984
This report considers the effects of new technology (online search services) on user access to information; the role of libraries in providing such access; the structure of a future national information network in the United Kingdom; and general managerial considerations. Seventeen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Peer reviewedNeill, S. D. – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Discussion of growth trends involving use of new technology in the library (mainly computers and their devices) outlines recent advances in Canada, discusses current activities, and presents views of library functions 10 years from now. Issues and questions are presented and their impact on the library profession is discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Library Administration, Library Automation
Pick, Paula – 1985
This report discusses the implementation of DOBIS, an online, integrated library system run on a shared-use mainframe computer, at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Library during 1984 and 1985. General information about BCIT, the library, and DOBIS is provided, and the project background is discussed. An overview of the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedFrancis, Simon – Electronic Library, 1984
Relates problems prompted by implementation of online circulation and cataloging systems in Polytechnic of North London's Library Service. Conversion of records from former card catalog to computer file and organizational problems (position of central technical services unit, position of Library Service in total information handling structure of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLerin, Christian; Bernard, Annick – International Library Review, 1986
Describes the organization and automation plan of the Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris, France) that was begun in 1981. Highlights include the method of moving toward computerization; technical choices; the choosing procedure (pre-qualification, bench-mark test); short term and pilot operations; and preparation for the implementation of the…
Descriptors: Databases, Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Library Administration
Ya-chun, Lian – 1982
An automated minicomputer-based library management system is being developed at the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology Library (RITL). RAMAS (the RITL Automated Management System) currently deals with periodical check-in, claiming, index-handling, and binding control. A RAMAS bibliographic record can be accessed from eight different points…
Descriptors: Flow Charts, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Administration
Bradler, Reinhard; And Others – 1981
These seven papers on library management and networks focus on: (1) computerized access to archival and library materials, describing the methodological problems associated with a pilot project in the German Democratic Republic, as well as the efficiency of data bank systems; (2) present and future development of libraries and information centers…
Descriptors: Administration, Archives, Cataloging, Foreign Countries
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1985
Papers on information technology which were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Technology in the Public Library: The Impact on our Community" (Kenneth E. Dowlin, United States); (2) "Software Evaluation: Sources and Resources in the United Kingdom" (Stephen…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Information Science
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1991
The 29 papers in this collection were presented at 9 conference workshops: "Inset Maps and Proposals for Their Description" (V. Kusov); "The Utilization of the Old Maps in Modern Researches" (H. Melnikova); (3) "New Series of Maps for Higher Schools: Their Role in the Cartographic Provision for the Higher Education"…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art, Cartography, Childrens Literature
