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Gorman, Michael – American Libraries, 1979
Examines the potential benefits and problems for libraries using a fully automated short record circulation system, one that consists of a number designating the item, enough bibliographic information to identify it, information on its location, and information on the borrower. (FM)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Circulation

Kilgour, Frederick G. – 1979
This paper describes the first two months of operation of the OCLC interlibrary loan system, an online system designed to increase speed and effectiveness in obtaining interlibrary loans. This system provides (1) bibliographic verification of interlibrary loan records and location of materials by using online union catalog records, (2) automatic…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Interlibrary Loans, Library Circulation, Library Cooperation

Rockman, Ilene F. – RQ, 1980
Includes an evaluation of turnkey circulation systems used to support online catalogs (Richard Boss), results of a survey to determine user attitudes toward online catalogs (Kenneth Dowlin), a description of Ohio State University's library control system (Susan Miller), and a profile of a user-designed subject retrieval system (Kaske and Sanders).…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1983
Explores nature and magnitude of extensions needed in order to use a library circulation control system as an online catalog, noting Margaret Mann's eight functions of a library catalog, authority control, cross references, correlating subjects, structure revision, adding access, terminal needs, and system reliability. Nine references are cited.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices, Library Automation

Schultz, Lois – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This 62-item bibliography lists library journal articles published in the 1980s which provide an overview of what is happening in the world of bibliographic utilities, i.e., organizations that maintain large online bibliographic databases and provide products and services related to these bases and to its members. Subdivision within bibliography…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1981
OCLC is a computer network system providing an online union catalog and cataloging, interlibrary loan, serials control, name-address directory, acquisitions, and circulation control services to over 4000 user terminals linked together by dedicated leased telephone lines or by dial access systems. OCLC users have at their fingertips online files of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Directories, Information Retrieval, Interlibrary Loans
Harrell, Charles B. – 1978
This report for an automated circulation control system to replace the currently used automated off-line batch system discusses the general requirements for the requested system, the equipment needed, the planned uses and design of the proposed system, its utilization, its expected benefits, its estimated costs, the alternatives considered, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility Studies, Information Retrieval
International Business Machines Corp., Gaithersburg, MD. Data Processing Div. – 1969
The Ohio State University Libraries On-line Remote Catalog Access and Circulation Control System (LCS) began on-line operations with the conversion of one department library in November 1970. By December all 26 libraries had been converted to the automated system and LCS was fully operational one month ahead of schedule. LCS is designed as a…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Computers

Mullane, Ruth – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Describes implementation of five subsystems of Integrated Library System's (ILS) version 2.1 (minicomputer-based automated library system) at the Pentagon Library: online catalog (search strategies, user acceptance); bibliographic subsystems (cataloging, retrospective conversion); circulation; serials check-in; administrative subsystem (report…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Government Libraries, Information Retrieval

Chisman, Janet; Treat, William – RQ, 1984
Describes a computer aid developed to assist in academic library reference service using the DataPhase Circulation System, an automated system that features full cataloging records in database and permits local programing. Access points (subject, type of reference work, course) and database structure and user screens are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Display Systems, Higher Education
Pierce, A. R. – 1979
This report describes an online minicomputer-based system, one combining library inventory control with catalog access, that was implemented at Virginia Tech's main library in order to meet the demands of increased circulation activity and rising staff costs. Following overviews of the institutional environment, the systems development department,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Library Automation

Kelly, Betsy; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Presents a brief summary of the functions of the Bibliographic Access & Control System (BACS) implemented at the Washington University School of Medicine Library, and outlines the design, development, and uses of the system. Bibliographic control of books and serials and user access to the system are also discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Alabi, G. A. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This overview of an experimental automated circulation system at Ibadan University (Nigeria) includes a discussion of system hardware, software, program structure, file structure, and system functions (charges, discharges, renews, overdues, fines, reservations, recalls, and assisted query). Statistics on manual and automated systems related to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval
Van Pulis, Noelle – 1981
This paper describes the development of an online public access catalog from a limited-purpose online circulation system at Ohio State University (OSU) and the negative and positive aspects of this transition. It is noted that the online system, known as the Library Control System (LCS), was designed to be fully operational in July 1982. Steps in…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Automation

Lutz, Marilyn – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes four major subsystems of OCLC's LS/2000, an integrated local library system which can be adapted to wide variety of library environments: multibranch circulation and online catalog searching; online cataloging and authority file maintenance; management report generation; and system set up parameters that translate local library policy…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems
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