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Peer reviewedToney, Stephen R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Describes a project that improved the quality of BCIN, the bibliographic database of the Conservation Information Network, by correcting data fields and removing duplicate records. The database is described, deduplication theory is discussed and relevant literature is reviewed, algorithm development and testing is described, and results of…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Error Correction
Peer reviewedGreen, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Describes the National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH), a membership coalition of 65 cultural organizations and institutions, including arts, humanities, and information technology communities, committed to successful integrated networking of cultural resources. The NINCH Web site, strategic community-wide meetings,…
Descriptors: Art, Cultural Background, Humanities, Information Networks
Peer reviewedTusa, Bobs M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Examines the issue of standardization in the application of computerized automation to rare book and art collections in libraries and describes recent examples of applications in North America and in Western Europe. Topics addressed include bibliographic control, the development of national and international databases, and the use of videodisks.…
Descriptors: Art Products, Cataloging, Foreign Countries, International Programs
Peer reviewedInformation Technology and Libraries, 1998
Presents a statement by the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) that addresses concerns about the current electronic information environment, the desired environment for the future, and the preferred practices for library consortia and their member libraries for the selection and purchase of electronic information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedKopp, James J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Reviews the history of library consortia, examines present activities, and considers future possibilities. Topics include consortium and cooperation; academic consortia; library automation and the development of library consortia; consortia with other countries; and electronic libraries. Tables include library consortia establishment, institutions…
Descriptors: Activities, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedKilgour, Frederick G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Examines impact of public policies on national and international computerized information networks and reviews characteristics of modern European governments as contrasted with United States government public policies related to national networks in United States and other countries, international networks, and intent and effect of public…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Government (Administrative Body), International Programs
Peer reviewedBailey, Charles W., Jr. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Discusses electronic serials that are available on noncommercial international computer networks such as BITNET and Internet. Issues affecting libraries are discussed, including access and ownership; computer conferences are considered; examples of electronic newsletters and electronic journals are described; and the possible future of electronic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Journals, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedInformation Technology and Libraries, 1998
Presents guidelines developed by the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) for statistical measures of the use of Web-based indexed, abstracted, and full-text resources. Privacy, user confidentiality, comparative statistics, and access and delivery mechanisms are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Consortia
