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| Hawkins, Donald T. | 1 |
| King, Maryde | 1 |
| Penniman, W. David | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPenniman, W. David; Hawkins, Donald T. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the development of library services at AT&T Bell Labs, which led to the creation of a large variety of services and computerized systems. The discussion covers the effects of divestiture on the present network and plans for future growth. A comprehensive list of the current information product line is provided. (16 references)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Decentralization, Delivery Systems
Peer reviewedKing, Maryde – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the growth of library networking activities in the General Electric Company. Topics discussed include complications resulting from the decentralized nature of the company; information services offered through the network; memberships in local networks; and plans for the creation of an online union catalog. (CLB)
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Decentralization, Financial Support, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedCooper, Amy D.; Estrada, James A. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the activities of the Health Sciences OCLC User Group, which was organized to establish a forum for communication; provide information about National Library of Medicine cataloging rules in OCLC; maintain close relations with the National Library of Medicine and the Medical Libraries Association; and represent its constituency to OCLC.…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Information Services, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedFrate, A. Del – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Traces the development of a second generation library network consisting of 15 autonomous National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) libraries. The discussion covers some comparisons between the first and second generation networks, types of computerized systems and communication systems used in the current network, and future plans.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Governance, Information Services, Information Technology
