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Direct linkKhurshid, Zahiruddin; Al-Baridi, Saleh – Computers in Libraries, 2009
At the end of 2007, SirsiDynix introduced the first version of Symphony, its new flagship Integrated Library System (ILS). This article begins with a look at the evolution of Symphony, user reactions to Symphony, and Symphony's design and functionality. The authors, along with a team of librarians from various functional areas, have completed…
Descriptors: Testing, Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Online Catalogs
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2006
It is easy for a library systems administrator to sometimes feel quite overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the job. Keeping a network running smoothly is a challenge in itself, but they must also be concerned with protecting the network from the many threats that exist. Constant vigilance is necessary to guard against electronic attacks…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Emergency Programs, Libraries, Information Systems
Cervone, Frank – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Given the recent spate of library system vendor acquisitions and consolidations, integrated library system (ILS) migrations have become a hot topic again. Although ILS migrations happen all the time, they tend to be cyclical in nature. Today, people are thinking broadly about what options might be available to them. These include changing vendors,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Development, Vendors, Computer Software Selection
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes Gopher, a distributed document delivery service for electronic publishing across a computer network that allows a user to access data using a client-server communications model. The use of Gopher in campuswide information systems is described, and its use in libraries with electronic journals and multimedia documents is discussed. (three…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Journals, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing
Morgan, Eric Lease – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Librarians providing information services electronically must create useful information systems. This article illustrates that the effectiveness of an information system is characterized by its readability, browsability, searchability, and interactive assistance. Describes the concept of interactive assistance and how it relates to information…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Information Dissemination, Information Services, Information Systems
Bridges, Peggy Bass; Morgan, Suzette – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes the new service model of the Resource & Information Center at Harcourt, Inc., which was charged with developing and publicizing library services that would empower end-users. Includes tips for purchasing online databases, guidelines for developing content that will draw people into the company's intranet or Web site, and top 10…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Corporations, Information Centers
