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Download full textWatson, Peter G. – 1971
The aim was to design a seminar which would allow time for each individual to grow into the subject, to reflect, to participate in discussions, to come back to points as appropriate -- the antithesis of a 'crash course'. The intention was to give all participants a representative introduction to the whole range of what is now available, and to…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Information Centers, Information Services
Clifton, Joe Ann, Ed.; Helgeson, Duane, Ed. – 1973
This collection of ten conference reports begins with "Historical Impact of Computers on the Operation of Libraries and Information Systems: A Personal Perspective" and is followed by "Tips on Computer Software: Advantages and Methods of Program Dissemination" and "BLOCS--A Unique Multi-Dimensional Approach to On-Line Circulation". Next, libraries…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Collection, Databases
PDF pending restorationWax, David M.; Vaughan, Patricia E. – 1976
The Northeast Academic Science Information Center (NASIC) was developed to promote the increased and more effective use of machine-readable bibliographic information resources to support the information needs of the academic research community of the Northeast. NASIC was involved with the continued testing and evaluation of available…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Programs
Peer reviewedDougherty, Richard M.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Describes complementary characteristics of computing centers and libraries that could be combined to form the core of information support centers and discusses the possible impact on library processes and services. The use of telecommunications networks to reduce costs and increase efficiency in academic libraries is also examined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Costs, Indexing
Ferguson, Douglas, Ed. – 1970
At Stanford University, two major projects have been involved jointly in library automation and information retrieval since 1968: BALLOTS (Bibliographic Automation of Large Library Operations) and SPIRES (Stanford Physics Information Retrieval System). In early 1969, two prototype applications were activated using the jointly developed systems…
Descriptors: Book Catalogs, Citations (References), College Libraries, Information Centers
Henderson, Madeline M.; And Others – 1966
The purpose of the study of the literature on which this report is based was to examine those problems in the field of documentation and in the operation of information systems which could possibly be solved or alleviated by some greater measure of cooperation, convertibility, or compatibility among systems, particularly those systems for handling…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Automation, Clearinghouses, Coordination
Cuadra, Carlos A.; And Others – 1967
The application of technology to libraries, possible library systems of the future, and problems of effecting a transition between the present and the future are examined. The report identifies a series of recognized or assumed service and operations requirements, surveys major technologies applicable to libraries, and reviews current and planned…
Descriptors: Automation, Communications, Computers, Electronic Equipment
