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Kibirige, Harry M. – 1986
This paper presents an interim report of a nationwide study of microcomputer networking in American libraries and information centers. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the relevance of currently available networking systems for use in libraries and information centers. Two major aspects are investigated. First, using a sample of libraries…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Centers, Library Networks
Download full textFerrer, Daniel – 1985
The Pacific Information Center (PIC) was established in 1983 to identify, collect, and record information about materials from and relating to the South Pacific region. The project involves sharing access and information among countries in this region. PIC, which works in conjunction with the University of the South Pacific (USP) Library, receives…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Foreign Countries
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Direct linkDavis, Tiffany; Yoo, Seong-Moo; Pan, Wendi – T.H.E. Journal, 2005
The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX; www.alex.state.al.us) is a network-based education system designed and implemented to help improve education in Alabama. It accomplishes this goal by providing a single location for the state's K-12 educators to find information that will help improve their classroom effectiveness. The ALEX system includes…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Resources, Internet, Web Sites
Lin, Sharon Chien – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1994
Describes two phases of the automation of library and information services in mainland China. From 1974-86, much effort was concentrated on developing computer systems, databases, online retrieval, and networking. From 1986 to the present, practical progress became possible largely because of CD-ROM technology; and large scale networking for…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Databases, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
