Descriptor
| Information Technology | 9 |
| Online Catalogs | 9 |
| Shared Library Resources | 9 |
| Higher Education | 4 |
| Information Networks | 4 |
| Library Cooperation | 4 |
| User Needs (Information) | 4 |
| Access to Information | 3 |
| Bibliographic Utilities | 3 |
| Computer Networks | 3 |
| Futures (of Society) | 3 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Journal of Library… | 3 |
| Academic Computing | 1 |
| Journal of the American… | 1 |
| Microcomputers for… | 1 |
| Reference Services Review | 1 |
| School Library Media Annual… | 1 |
Author
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 6 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Books | 1 |
| Collected Works - Proceedings | 1 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Administrators | 1 |
| Media Staff | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
Location
| Canada | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Russia | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedTomer, Christinger – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1992
Noting that standards are needed to enable libraries using different processors and different operating systems to connect their computers and share services in meaningful ways, this article examines the content and status of ANSI Z39.50: Information Retrieval Service Definition and Protocol Specification for Library Applications and related work.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Dissemination, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedCrowe, William J.; Sanders, Nancy P. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
As prices for library materials rise and budgets shrink, cooperative collection development is becoming increasingly important. In light of the necessity for resource sharing, libraries are being forced to balance issues of access for local users vs. access to other libraries. OhioLINK is described as a model for cooperative collection…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Information Technology, Library Administration
Shraiberg, Yakov L. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Outlines reasons for ineffective information exchange between Russia and Western countries and how these barriers have been gradually removed since 1990. Examines steps Russia has taken towards becoming involved in a global information infrastructure. Describes "Russia OCLC," an online computer library center project that supports the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Global Approach, Information Management, Information Networks
Peer reviewedMcCrank, 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
Peer reviewedEngle, Mary E. – Reference Services Review, 1991
Discussion of computer networking and information retrieval technology focuses on the usefulness of accessing remote library catalogs. Experiences with the University of California MELVYL online catalog and Internet are described, problems of remote access for the user are considered, and future possibilities are suggested. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Kroll, Carol – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1994
Describes the Nassau School Library System and the role it plays in enabling librarians at 328 member libraries in Nassau County, New York, to become instructional leaders and key members of technology and curriculum planning teams. Highlights include how the change process was started, examples of practical accomplishments, promotion of library…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
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
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
Peer reviewedHurt, Charlene S. – Journal of Library Administration, 1991
Discussion of the college library of the future addresses issues involved in providing information in electronic formats via computer networks, different levels of workstations, online catalogs providing access to databases in multiple disciplines, and remote access to library resources. Plans for a new facility at George Mason University…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Facility Planning
