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Gomez, Joni – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1993
Describes a project that experimented with using a NeXT computer as a cataloger's workstation. The use of Digital Librarian software to access the text of "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules" (AACR) on magneto-optical disk is discussed, and suggestions for future developments are made. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Futures (of Society), Indexing
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Hannestad, Stephen E. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Describes archival concepts and theories and their evolution in recent times. Basic archival functions--appraisal, arrangement, description, reference, preservation, and publication--are introduced. Early applications of automation to archives (including SPINDEX, NARS-5, NARS-A-1, MARC AMC, presNET, CTRACK, PHOTO, and DIARY) and automation trends…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Software, Futures (of Society), History
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Lo, Karl K.; Miller, R. Bruce – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Discusses the romanization of Chinese characters in U.S. library bibliographic records; considers the advantages and disadvantages of changing from Wade-Giles romanization to pinyin; describes word division problems; proposes an alternative that uses a computer program; and considers the future possibilities of a multiscript, general purpose…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Chinese, Computer Software
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Wood, Richard – Library Software Review, 1993
This second in a two-part series on Data Research Associates, a vendor for turnkey automatic library systems, focuses on hardware and software. Highlights include the requirement for VAX hardware; software modules that relate to MARC records; the Library System menu structure; training opportunities; user comments; and future directions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Software, Educational Opportunities, Futures (of Society)
Nelson, Nancy; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
Following an introduction to this special issue on library workstations, six articles discuss: (1) characteristics of workstation technology; (2) what is available in the library workstation marketplace; (3) potential of the Macintosh in the library workstation market; (4) local area networks; (5) networking on campus; and (6) assembling your own…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Futures (of Society)
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Perez, Ernest – Library Software Review, 1990
Discusses optical character recognition (OCR) for use with MS-DOS microcomputers. Cost effectiveness is considered, three types of software approaches to character recognition are explained, hardware and operation requirements are described, possible library applications are discussed, future OCR developments are suggested, and a list of OCR…
Descriptors: Character Recognition, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
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Wallace, Danny P.; Giglierano, Joan – Library Trends, 1989
Discusses the uses of microcomputers in libraries. Highlights include selecting hardware and software; providing microcomputers for public use; using microcomputers to access larger systems; the use of general purpose software, including desktop publishing; computer networks; library specific software; and the future of microcomputers in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; John, Nancy R., Ed. – 1988
Contributed by librarians from public, academic, school, and special libraries, the 17 essays in this collection describe ways in which the Apple Macintosh is used in their libraries: (1) "Workstations and the Apple Macintosh" (Edward J. Valauskas); (2) "The Macintosh Experience at Chesapeake College" (Liz Cooper); (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Chen, Ching-chih; Hu, Chengren – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Presents results of a statistical analysis of information on the approximately 1,500 software packages currently contained in MicroUse, a database directory for software with library applications. These results include information on software types and their availability, costs, vendors/producers of microcomputer-based software, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Costs
Grosch, Audrey N. – Online, 1991
Discusses new hardware and software developments for microcomputers and considers strategies for future library microcomputing. Topics discussed include developments with Macintosh computers; the importance of local area networks (LANs); upgrading options for hardware; operating system upgrades; dynamic data exchange (DDE); microcomputer…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
Rice, James G. – American Libraries, 1988
Describes Vannevar Bush's vision of memex, a mechanized private file and library, and suggests that the ability of users to download library online catalogs and manage the information on personal computers will realize Bush's vision. Current software packages are described, and the possible implications for libraries are explored. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Futures (of Society)
Beiser, Karl – Online, 1993
Describes Kodak's Photo CD technology, a format for the storage and retrieval of photographic images in electronic form. Highlights include current and future Photo CD formats; computer imaging technology; ownership issues; hardware for using Photo CD; software; library and information center applications, including image collections and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Futures (of Society), Information Retrieval, Information Storage
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Kriz, Harry M.; Glover, M. Jason; Ford, Kevin C. – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1998
Describes ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan Internet Accessible Database), software that examines the current state of interlibrary loan borrowing requests at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Topics include system requirements, user procedures, staff procedures, copyright clearance, OCLC, and future developments. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Copyrights
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Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
This sixth article in a series discusses planning for the installation and implementation of automated systems in the library, workstation design and location, scheduling of software implementation, security, data input, staff and reader training, job design, impact of automation on library procedures, evaluation of system performance, and future…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
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Bobay, Julie; And Others – Reference Services Review, 1990
Describes the use of LINKWAY, an IBM hypermedia software product, to provide extended access to library collections and services in the Indiana State University Library Automation Network (SULAN). Implications of providing extended easy access for library services, user instruction, collection development, and resource sharing are considered.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
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