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Peer reviewedJoachim, Robert – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes file management package offering relatively sophisticated features: conversion of previously downloaded records from commercial database into local file; keyword searching on inverted keyword file; full-text searching on author, title, bibliographic source, abstract; sorting by author, title, bibliographic source, publication year;…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems
Peer reviewedGrotophorst, Clyde W. – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes use of personal computer at George Mason University to provide support to the online catalog. Merging of bibliographic information in MS-DOS format into database management system and experimentation with full-text retrieval packages (ZyIndex and SIRE) are discussed. Addresses and price information for hardware and software packages…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
LaRue, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
This article discusses similarities between the local bulletin board system (BBS) and the public library. Highlights include components of the small BBS (system operator, host computer, "messaging" software, auto-answer device, connection to one or more phone lines); uploading and downloading; notes from the board; and the role of the…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Dissemination, Information Networks, Information Systems
Peer reviewedDevenish-Cassell, Ann – Catholic Library World, 1986
Three major electronic developments have had a profound effect over the last 19 years on the interloan operation of a medium-sized public library system in central New York State: the Gaylord Brothers, Inc. Circulation System; the New York State Interlibrary Loan Network; and the OCLC, Inc.-Interlibrary Loan Subsystem. (EJS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems
Baker, Patti R. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1985
Reports on study of the adoption of particular innovation, a software cataloging system, in central Ohio elementary school of approximately 500 students and 22 teachers. Discussion covers rationale for developing innovation, relationship between attributes of innovation and its adoption, use of cataloging components, consequences, recommendations,…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Cataloging, Change Strategies, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedKriz, Harry M.; Kok, Victoria T. – RQ, 1985
Basis for systematic computerization of academic research library's reference, collection development, and collection management functions emphasizes productivity enhancement for librarians and support staff. Use of microcomputer and university's mainframe computer to develop applications of database management systems, electronic spreadsheets,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
