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Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. – 1988
Three papers are compiled here for research library directors: (1) "Background: Open Systems Interconnection," in which David F. Bishop provides fundamental background information to explain the concept of the emerging technology of linked systems and open systems interconnection--i.e., an agreed upon standard set of conventions or rules…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs

Turner, Fay – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Discusses the interlibrary loan (ILL) protocol, a standard based on the principles of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model. Benefits derived from protocol use are described, the status of the protocol as an international standard is reviewed, and steps taken by the National Library of Canada to facilitate migration to an ILL…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Willemsen, Arie W. – 1985
This paper describes the interlending system in the Netherlands and examines the country's union catalogs, the main instrument in the interlending procedure. An overview of the integrated interlending system is provided; the union catalogs of the Royal Library in The Hague, the Technical University Library at Delft, and the library of the…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans

McCrank, Lawrence J. – Journal of Library Administration, 1986
Examines the MARC Archives and Manuscripts Control format as a prototype for the exchange of information among multitype networks including libraries and archives, and discusses existing differences in policy and objectives of libraries and archives that may be reconciled using this format. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Bibliographic Utilities, Information Systems
Woodsworth, Anne – Academic Computing, 1990
Discussion of electronic library services and information and resource sharing highlights cooperative ventures between Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Computer networks are described, online catalogs are explained, hardware and software are discussed, and future possibilities are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases