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Hardin, Mary; Nitecki, Danuta A. – Online, 1978
Authors share their experiences in training Oklahoma Teletype Interlibrary System/ Oklahoma Information Line (OTIS/OIL) personnel in the techniques of "profiling" searches during a one day workshop. Components of the workshop described are straight lecturing, interactive lecturing, role playing, and problem solving. (JPF)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Scientists
Peer reviewedShroder, Emelie J.; And Others – RQ, 1981
Four papers describe systems adopted by public libraries in the United States for computerizing community information services and information and referral programs. Word processing at the Fresno County Information and Referral Network and the automation of library processes in the Pikes Peak Library District are among the topics discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Information Services, Computers, Information Needs
Sweeney, Richard T. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Considers the impact of Remote Electronic Access and Delivery of Information (READI) upon library services, discusses the uses of online public access information systems in a library setting, describes videotex systems currently in use, and outlines possibilities for the creation of local databases, automatic borrowing of books, and other…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Delivery Systems, Information Networks
Download full textSummit, Roger K.; Firschein, Oscar – 1976
In conjunction with the National Science Foundation (NSD), an on-going experiment is being conducted to test the feasibility of increasing public access to 16 major data bases by providing public libraries with on-line, interactive, retrieval capacity. During the period from January to March 1976, the major activities of the study were: (1) a…
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Databases, Feasibility Studies
Peer reviewedBertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Presents an evaluation of the OnLine at PA Libraries (1996-97) Internet-based information services and resources project for Pennsylvania residents. The project provided a statewide demonstration to improve public library services; connect public libraries to the Internet; provide a range of new services and resources to their communities; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Global Approach, Information Networks
Lockheed Research Lab., Palo Alto, CA. – 1977
The DIALIB Project was a 3-year experiment that investigated the potential of the public library as a "linking agent" between the public and the many machine-readable data bases currently accessible via the telephone using online terminals. The study investigated the following questions: (1) Is online search of use to the patrons of a…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Dial Access Information Systems, Information Networks
Mick, Colin K. – 1977
This is the final report of the evaluation of the DIALIB project--an investigation of the public library as a linking agent to major scientific, educational, social, and environmental data bases. The report is presented in seven sections and four appendices as follows: Section I provides an introduction to the study and a brief summary of the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Dial Access Information Systems, Information Networks
