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Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Describes the current state of automation at academic libraries, outlines issues that face library planners today, and emphasizes the use of technologies such as nationwide computer networks to improve access to information. The University of California's MELVYL system is described, and the use of online catalogs is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Peters, Paul Evan – Library Journal, 1995
Considers the role of librarians in the networked information age. Topics include contributions of librarians to information technology, including bibliographic utilities, online database searching services, and public access to electronic information; future challenges, including controlling costs; considering community objectives; and the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Community Attitudes, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedReed, Marcia – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses developments in electronic reference sources for the history of art and considers their use by librarians and researchers. The traditional literature of art history is described, and current projects and databases are reviewed that include art, architecture, auction sales catalogs, preservation, library catalogs, thesauri, authority…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Art History, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1991
This report on some of the strategic planning decisions that OCLC has made for the 21st century begins by describing the evolution of OCLC from a pioneer in the computer revolution with its Online Union Catalog and Shared Cataloging System in 1971 to a system that currently has nearly 60 distinct offerings. Corresponding computer and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging
Peer reviewedBenaud, Claire-Lise; Bordeianu, Sever – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Examines the role of electronic sources in the humanities. Topics include characteristics of humanities, electronic resources in libraries, two bibliographic utilities, library online catalogs, commercial online databases, CD-ROMs, resources on the Internet, discussion lists, electronic journals, full-text databases, research centers, informal…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Discussion Groups
Download full textHelal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W. – 1994
This proceedings includes the following papers presented at the 16th International Essen Symposium: "Electronic Resource Sharing: It May Seem Obvious, But It's Not as Simple as it Looks" (Herbert S. White); "Resource Sharing through OCLC: A Comprehensive Approach" (Janet Mitchell); "The Business Information Network:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
