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Dimsdale, J. J.; Heaps, H. S. – Journal of Library Automation, 1973
Described is the file organization and design of an on-line catalog suitable for automation of one million books. A method of virtual hash addressing allows rapid search of the indexes to the catalog file. Storage of textual material in a compressed form allows considerable reduction in storage costs. (14 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1983
In-house library databases or "private files" (online catalog, library-created indexes, citations to journal literature) are discussed, focusing on computer software directories, periodicals, general directories, and online directories as sources for information on computer software. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Directories, Libraries
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1973
The three major functions of the Ohio College Library Center's Shared Cataloging System are: 1) provision of union catalog location listing; 2) making available cataloging done by one library to all other users of the system; and 3) production of catalog cards. The system, based on a central machine readable data base, speeds cataloging and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computer Programs, Library Automation
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1984
Discusses planning for the implementation of a high technology system which includes plans for how it will be phased out and an orderly transition made to its successor. System life expectations, user pressures, software modifications, commercial vendors, integrated systems, eroding economies, and replacement planning are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Systems, Library Automation, Long Range Planning
Epstein, Hank – American Libraries, 1984
The Apple-based MITINET system uses several forms of technology (Library of Congress MARC file in microfiche, microcomputers, COM vendor) to produce library database and COM catalog. Cost for MITINET software is based on number of branches or buildings performing conversion, and varies from $250 to $85 per building or branch. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases

Ziegman, Bruce; Aveney, Brian – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes features of the acquisitions subsystem of the online computer system introduced by the Washington Library Network and offered to all participants who use the subsystem and all interested vendors, noting equipment and programs used, and online ordering procedures available. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Automation

Stevens, Norman D. – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
Suggests that catalogs of the future, as facilitated by computer technology, should take on multiple formats. Three levels of varying form and size are envisioned for the needs and uses of the librarian, the general user, and the individual user. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Design Requirements, Library Automation

Lynch, Clifford A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discussion of factors which led Division of Library Automation, University of California, to configure its computing resources as they are now, notes distributed processing, centralized processing, machine architecture, selection of operating system, telecommunications software, software packages for online catalogs, and problems of overhead and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Information Retrieval

Das Gupta, Krishna – International Library Review, 1979
Surveys library technology in India, and describes the various documentation, bibliographic, and information retrieval services currently in operation, including those programs which train information professionals. A bibliography, appendix of definitions, and list of computer programs are given. (FM)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Documentation, Information Processing, Information Retrieval
Loepprich, Joyce – 1975
The Medical Sciences Library of the University of California, Irvine acquired an on-line serials control system quickly and at low cost by entering into a consortium with the University of California, Los Angeles Biomedical Library, whose on-line serials system has been in existence and operating successfully for four years. The conversion was…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Programs, Consortia, Library Automation
Surace, Cecily J. – 1970
The model circulation system outlined is an on-line real time system in which the circulation file is created from the shelf list and the terminal inquiry system includes the capability to query and browse through the bibliographic system and the circulation subsystem together to determine the availability for circulation of specific documents, or…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Evaluation
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1973
The principal objective of the Ohio College Library Center is to lower the rate of rise of per-unit library costs while increasing the availability of library resources for use by patrons of participating libraries. A major procedural goal of the on-line cataloging system is to furnish cataloging personnel in individual libraries with…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), College Libraries, Computer Programs

Epstein, Hank – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
A retrospective conversion tool permitting libraries with a microfiche reader and Apple microcomputer to convert bibliographic and holdings files to computer-readable tapes in MARC format is described. The basic process, library costs and MARC tape costs, use of system in Wisconsin, and user's view of the system are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases
Hayes, L. Susan; Vogel, Judith A. – Database, 1982
Describes the development by Gould, Inc., S.E.L. Computer Systems Division, of an Information Management Package (IMP-32) for use in administration of the company's technical information center. Designing the system, the programs which are components of the system, and system functions are discussed. Included are eight figures illustrating system…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Information Centers, Information Systems
Epstein, Susan Baerg – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the maintenance of both the software and hardware in an automated library system highlights maintenance by the vendor, contracts and costs, the maintenance log, downtime, and planning for trouble. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Contracts, Costs, Equipment Maintenance