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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 reviewedHacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedBrudvig, Glenn L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
Describes the development of California Institute of Technology Libraries' local database of articles from science and engineering journals and its integrated document request and delivery feature. It is noted that not all journals received by the libraries are in the database, backfiles are limited, and coverage is not comprehensive. (five…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Database Design
Buckland, Michael – 1992
Libraries exist for the benefit of the mind, but they have practical problems coping with the acquisition, storage, and handling of the documents and records with which they deal. Any change in technology that would have a significant effect on the methods available for these procedures could have important consequences for library service. The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Change, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedWreath, April; And Others – North Carolina Libraries, 1989
Recent forms of technology which have essentially altered the types of services that libraries can provide are discussed in five articles. The areas covered include the problematic aspects of automating reference services, a successful goal oriented approach to automating reference services, and the impact of new technologies on school media…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Literacy, Cost Effectiveness
Cohn, John M.; Kelsey, Ann L.; Fiels, Keith Michael – 1997
This manual is written for any library planning to introduce a new or replacement automated system. It focuses on planning for an integrated system that computerizes a multiplicity of library functions using one common database. This second edition contains a new section on the preparation of a technology strategic plan, a section on developing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Consultants
Download full textNevada State Library and Archives, Carson City. – 1992
The Central Libraries Automated Network (CLAN) of Nevada is a cooperative system which shares circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions systems and numerous online databases. Its mission is to provide public access to information and efficient library administration through shared computer systems, databases, and telecommunications. This document…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks
