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Garten, Edward D. – Library Software Review, 1985
Lists computer programs selected on basis of following criteria: (1) applicability or easy adaptability to academic or research library environment; (2) operative on three microcomputer brands found in academic and research libraries; (3) good or excellent reviews appearing in software magazines; (4) price ranging from $50-$350. Vendor addresses…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases

Grotophorst, Clyde W. – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes use of personal computer at George Mason University to provide support to the online catalog. Merging of bibliographic information in MS-DOS format into database management system and experimentation with full-text retrieval packages (ZyIndex and SIRE) are discussed. Addresses and price information for hardware and software packages…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases

Smith, Dana E. – Library Software Review, 1986
Discusses the application and use of a microcomputer-assisted reference statistics procedure which allows for customized programs to be designed and determined by local, unique research objectives, service demands, and the ultimate use of the recorded data. A literature review of the development and use of reference statistics is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software

Neill, Charlotte; And Others – Library Software Review, 1985
Describes management decisions and resultant technology-based system that allowed a medical library to meet increasing workloads without accompanying increases in resources available. Discussion covers system analysis; capabilities of book-order management system, "BOOKDIRT;" software and training; hardware; data files; data entry;…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases

McDonald, Joseph – Library Software Review, 1986
Focusing on management decisions in academic libraries, this article compares management information systems (MIS) with decision support systems (DSS) and discusses the decision-making process, information needs of library managers, sources of data, reasons for choosing microcomputer, preprogrammed application software, prototyping a system, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Higher Education

Johnson, Jane S. – Library Software Review, 1986
This paper describes in depth the development, use, and capabilities of a microcomputer-based bibliographic system established for the International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hardware, software and outputs, and features of the INMAGIC database (adding records, searching,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software