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Dolan, Donna R; Schumacher, John – Online, 1997
The Internet and new information technology have created new jobs for librarians in nontraditional settings. This article examines new (corporate libraries and information centers) and redefined (academic and public libraries) "techno-jobs" in the information field. Provides a survey of market indicators and offers job hunting hints.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Emerging Occupations, Glossaries
Online, 1978
Survey results are reported for foreign readers of Online regarding their average on-line expenditures, budgets, anticipated 1978 budget changes, and salaries of information managers as well as beginning and experienced searchers. Data are arranged in tabular form by country and type of library. (JPF)
Descriptors: Budgets, Expenditures, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Gordon, Helen A. – Online, 1982
Provides a critical review on the conceptual, technical, and stylistic errors of a textbook by Mark E. Rovig, "Microcomputers and Libraries: A Guide to Technology, Products, and Applications." (RBF)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Librarians, Libraries, Microcomputers
Schmidt, Janet – Online, 1978
Proven public relations strategies for winning management support for information programs and services are discussed, including seeking a higher level of visibility for the library/information center, implementing a current awareness program, and starting an orientation program for new employees. A questionnaire for obtaining user feedback and…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Services, Libraries, Public Relations
Blair, John C., Jr. – Online, 1982
Describes the costs, programing languages, limitations, and capabilities of micro, mini, and mainframe computers, as well as specific computer projects and storage techniques, including disks, floppies, and videodiscs. Also discussed are links, networks, and computer features for libraries. A glossary and 22 references are provided. (RBF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Costs
Strasser, Dennis – Online, 1996
Describes library uses of presentation graphics software and offers tips for creating electronic presentations. Tips include: audience retention; visual aid options; software package options; presentation planning; presentation showing; and use of text, colors, and graphics. Sidebars note common presentation errors and popular presentation…
Descriptors: Audiences, Color, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Pritchard-Schoch, Teresa – Online, 1995
Compares two natural language processing search engines, WIN (WESTLAW Is Natural) and FREESTYLE, developed by LEXIS. Legal issues in natural language queries were presented to identical libraries in both systems. Results showed that the editorials enhanced relevance; a search would be more thorough using both databases; and if only one system were…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Editorials, Information Retrieval