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Sugnet, Chris, Ed.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Eight articles deal with library networking issues: (1) the library role; (2) development of a real computer network; (3) attitudes toward networks; (4) the emergence of local systems; (5) the Western Library Network; (6) the Cooperative Library Agency for Systems and Services; (7) the future of OCLC; and (8) building a unified information…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Networks
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Cooke, Michael – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1977
Suggestions are made for solving problems in current computerized cooperative library networks. (KP)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Futures (of Society), Libraries, Library Automation
De Gennaro, Richard – Library Journal, 1976
The dominant thrust of the 1980's may be the development of cost-effective in-house library minicomputer processing and catalog access systems capable of interfacing synergistically with an effective national library network for sharing bibliographical data and library resources. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Futures (of Society), Library Administration
Borgman, Christine L. – 1977
Major trends in library technology and technology in general, as indicated by information gathered through internal development work at the Dallas Public Library, professional readings, and interviews with experts, are discussed. Trends covered are: (1) internal library services focusing on a total systems approach to library automation; (2)…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Libraries
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Brown, Rowland – Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 1983
This presentation by the president and chief executive officer of OCLC focuses on library automation and networking in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, citing an article by Richard DeGennaro and relating experiences at OCLC in resource sharing and related information services. (EJS)
Descriptors: Consortia, Futures (of Society), Information Services, Library Automation
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Dong-Geun, Oh – International Information and Library Review, 1992
Describes the development and current status of KORMARC (Korean Machine Readable MARC) format; explains the characteristics of the KORMARC format; discusses the role and influence of KORMARC on the development of library automation in Korea; and suggests prospects for the future, including a library network. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Hicks, Warren B.; Tillin, Alma M. – School Library Journal, 1977
Outlines the perspective within which the multimedia librarian must prepare for the future including future developments in networks, individualized information, increased computer use and cable television. (KP)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Decision Making, Futures (of Society), Libraries
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Matthews, Joseph R.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Five prominent consultants project technological advancements that, in some cases, will enhance current library systems, and in many cases will cause them to become obsolete. Major trends include advances in mainframe and microcomputing technology, development of inexpensive local area networks and telecommunications gateways, and the advent of…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Driver, Russell W.; Driver, Mary Anne – School Library Journal, 1982
Surveys the historical development of automated technical processing in schools and notes the impact of this automation in a number of cases. Speculations about the future involvement of school libraries in automated processing and networking are included. Thirty references are listed. (BBM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), History, Learning Resources Centers
Martin, Susan K. – Library Journal, 1984
Discussion of the effect of computer technology on library automation and networking highlights added benefits and added costs, autonomous past, pressure for standardization, rise of bibliographic utilities (e.g., OCLC, Research Library Information Network, Washington Library Network), return to decentralization, distributed processing,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Decentralization, Futures (of Society)
Freedman, Maurice J. – Library Journal, 1984
This essay defines traditional library technical services (acquisition, cataloging, processing, circulation control) and addresses questions concerning impact of automation on future of these services in following areas: professional and paraprofessional staff, reorganization, relationship between technical services and other areas of library,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
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Turock, Betty J. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Summarizes status of academic libraries at beginning of 1980s in relationship to changes in broader society and technologies powering new communication networks (computers, video, teletext and videotex); outlines strategies for educating future library professionals; and forecasts how technologies might impact academic library beyond present…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decentralization, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Sessions, Judith; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
This overview of OhioLINK, a library automation project that links 17 academic libraries and the state library in Ohio, describes the planning, governance, mandates, and structure of the network. Implementation of OhioLINK at Miami University is discussed, including selection of a library automation system, representation on OhioLINK committees,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Automation
Bonk, Sharon C. – 1981
Based on interviews and correspondence conducted during 1981, this report describes British library and book trade plans for expansion of their internal order processing systems to include the eventual exchange of data through the use of telecommunications. Comparisons are made between the situation in England and the United States. The report…
Descriptors: Bookstores, Check Lists, Cooperative Planning, Foreign Countries
Levy, Sue – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Presents a library automation vendor's perspective on networking based on activities at Ameritech Information Systems. Topics discussed include the information explosion; information technology; user expectations and needs; remote access; the library of the future; systems integration; ownership versus access; copyright laws; and the role of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Futures (of Society)
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