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Hoeppner, Athena – Computers in Libraries, 2012
Librarians are familiar with the single-line form, the consolidated index, which represents a very large portion of a library's print and online collection. Their end users are familiar with the idea of a single search across a comprehensive index that produces a large, relevancy-ranked results list. Even though most patrons would not recognize…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Librarians, Library Services, Information Technology
Dula, Michael; Jacobsen, Lynne; Ferguson, Tyler; Ross, Rob – Computers in Libraries, 2012
This article presents the story of how Pepperdine University migrated its library management functions to the cloud using what is now known as OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS). The story of implementing this new service is told from two vantage points: (1) that of the library; and (2) that of the service provider. The authors were the…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Library Administration, Management Systems, Internet
Ennis, Lisa A.; Tims, Randy S. – Computers in Libraries, 2010
Back in 2008, the authors were looking for a tool that would replace the library's Outlook folders and much of what the library had stored on shared network drives. So they were mainly looking for something that would hold their documents, allow them to better organize those documents, offer an easy way to search for those documents, and be easy…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Internet, Higher Education, Computer Software
Werle, James; Fox, Louis – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Formed in 1996, Internet2 is a not-for-profit advanced network consortium led by the U.S. research and higher education community. Its goals are to provide leading-edge network capabilities and to facilitate the development, deployment, and use of revolutionary Internet technologies. Starting with 34 universities, Internet2 has grown to more than…
Descriptors: Libraries, Consortia, Public Agencies, Internet
White, Andrew; Balsamo, Joseph – Computers in Libraries, 2005
There has been a move afoot in libraries of all kinds to incorporate open source software and applications to better support their rapidly evolving information access and delivery services. There has been particular interest in a specific configuration of open source components?known by the acronym LAMP?that can be used to build fairly complex Web…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Internet, Academic Libraries, Library Services
Rible, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 1999
A librarian at Southern Oregon University who became the campus Webmaster examines whether this new role was outside his job description, or a redefinition/expansion of an existing position. Discussion includes colleagues' differing reactions; how he became the campus Webmaster; what the library gains and loses; and perspective on the future of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Job Development
Dahl, Mark – Computers in Libraries, 2004
OpenURL resolver is the next big thing for libraries. An OpenURL resolver is simply a piece of software that sucks in attached data and serves up a Web page that tells one where he or she can get the book or article represented by it. In this article, the author describes how he designed an OpenURL resolver for his library, the Lewis & Clark…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Web Sites, Computer System Design, Academic Libraries
Bane, Adele F.; Milheim, William D. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Provides a brief history of the Internet, highlighting its academic roots, and describes a survey conducted to determine how and why academics use the Internet. Information gathered, presented in seven tables, shows frequency of use; types of resources accessed; levels of computer experience; use of nagivational aids; and reaction to the survey.…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Jensen, Mary Brandt – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discusses the copyright implications of the practice in some academic libraries of converting reserve materials to electronic format to make more copies available to patrons. Issues considered include fair use, public display, remote availability, character of use, and substantiality of copying. (seven references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Copyrights, Electronic Publishing
Dennis, Nancy; Stadthaus, Alice – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes an undergraduate course that was developed at Salem State College to provide students with an overview of information technologies, including online databases, online catalogs, CD-ROM, hypertext, interactive video, electronic bulletin boards, and computer networks. Student reactions are discussed, including changed perceptions, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
Nelson, Nancy – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Summarizes issues raised at a seminar on electronic libraries that was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Topics discussed include network development; CD-ROM; technology costs; the relationship between academic computing centers and libraries; development of a national Information Infrastructure (II); digital library systems…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Centers, Computer Networks