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Direct linkCusworth, Andrew; Hughes, Lorna M.; James, Rhian; Roberts, Owain; Roderick, Gareth Lloyd – New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2015
This article introduces some of the digital projects currently in development at the National Library of Wales as part of its Research Program in Digital Collections. These projects include the digital representation of the Library's Kyffin Willams art collection, musical collections, and probate collection, and of materials collected by the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Libraries, Library Materials, Library Development
Local Music Collections: Strategies for Digital Access, Presentation, and Preservation--A Case Study
Doi, Carolyn – New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2015
The Saskatchewan Music Collection (SMC) is a local music collection held at the University of Saskatchewan. This case study examines a project to digitize and present this unique special collection in the online environment. The project aims to facilitate access to the collection, preserve the collection and promote scholarship and interest in the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Preservation, Case Studies, Music
Sane, Bhagyashree – Computers in Libraries, 2011
This article discusses how a special library can meet the needs of a specific industry. The author focuses on India's National Insurance Academy (NIA) Library, which serves the insurance industry of India and some neighboring countries. It is where the author serves as the chief librarian.
Descriptors: Insurance, Special Libraries, Foreign Countries, Computer Software
Stock, Karl F. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1973
After emphasizing the advantages of an automated library network, the author describes the stages which led to the establishment of the master plan for an automated network for Austrian libraries and to the adoption of a format suited to the specific needs of these libraries. (14 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Networks, Library Planning
Peer reviewedGhosh, Sharmila – Library Review, 2003
Discusses the development of special libraries to meet demands of interdisciplinary information and describes the library at The Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi (India) which establishes a synergy between research and information derived from research through a computerized information management system. Considers evaluation of special…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Information Management, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedSatalkar, Vasudha; Kunte, Pravin – Electronic Library, 1988
Describes the use of dBase II at the Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering of India to develop a microcomputer based database. The effectiveness of the system in bibliographic data storage and management, data selection and retrieval, and report preparation is discussed. (7 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedDaehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputer hardware and software, telecommunications methods, and advanced library methods to create a specialized information center's database of literature relating to farm machinery and food processing. Systems and services (electronic messaging, serials control, database creation, cataloging, collections, circulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
Whyte, Jean P., Ed. – 1972
The complete program for this four-day conference is included in this proceedings. The papers are grouped into the following major sections: Official Opening, Greetings from American Library Association, Presidential Address, Plenary Papers, General Papers, Archives Section Papers, Public Libraries Section Papers, Children's Libraries Section…
Descriptors: Archives, College Libraries, Conference Reports, Foreign Countries
Integrated Library Systems in Canadian Public, Academic and Special Libraries: Fourth Annual Survey.
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of integrated library system vendors that examined installations in Canadian academic, public and special libraries during 1989. Findings discussed include large library system versus PC-based system market shares, an analysis of system selection by type of library, and other factors that affect system selection. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Four papers on administrative libraries were presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. "Special Libraries and Their Activities in Japan" (Masaya Takayama, Japan) discusses statistical investigation into the conditions of Japanese special libraries, information needs and uses, the present…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1987
Briefly summarizes topics discussed within the theme of global information access at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, including information policy in foreign countries, copyright laws, the impact of library automation on access to information, and findings of a task force on the value of the information professional.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Peer reviewedRevill, D. H. – Journal of Documentation, 1981
Discusses concept of a national library service, and compares expenditures of the British Library with public libraries and polytechnic libraries. Issues related to the British Library's location, the services of its Lending Division, work supported by the Bibliographic Services Division, and images of the Reference Division are addressed. Listed…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Information Seeking, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedWongkoltoot, Poonsin; Indee, Somsak – Information Development, 1992
Describes the Thailand Development Research Institute Library's development of an integrated bibliographic system using UNESCO's Micro-ISIS software. Linkages between databases were made using an in-house application (TIBIS) written in CDS/ISIS Pascal. The library system is available on a local area network (LAN). (three references) (EA)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKaloyanova, Stefka – Electronic Library, 1991
Describes internal databases available at the Bulgarian Central Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CINTI) and discusses trends and possibilities for their use in other library and information centers in Bulgaria. The online catalog at CINTI's Central Scientific and Technical Library (CSTL) is described, and potential uses of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Automation
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Papers on art libraries and information services for the arts, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "'I See All': Information Technology and the Universal Availability of Images" by Philip Pacey (United Kingdom); (2) "Online Databases in the Fine Arts"…
Descriptors: Databases, Design, Foreign Countries, Indexing
