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Beiser, Karl – Database, 1990
Examines trends in the design of database management systems for microcomputers and predicts developments that may occur in the next decade. Possible developments are discussed in the areas of user interfaces, database programing, library systems, the use of MARC data, CD-ROM applications, artificial intelligence features, HyperCard, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
Tennant, Roy, Ed. – 2002
This book presents examples of how libraries are using XML (eXtensible Markup Language) to solve problems, expand services, and improve systems. Part I contains papers on using XML in library catalog records: "Updating MARC Records with XMLMARC" (Kevin S. Clarke, Stanford University) and "Searching and Retrieving XML Records via the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedSweetland, James H. – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses the impact of computerization on humanists and libraries. Highlights include a lack of relevant databases; a reliance on original text; vocabulary and language issues; lack of time pressure; research style; attitudes of humanists toward technology; trends in electronic publishing; hypertext; collection development; electronic mail;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Mail
Nixon, Carol, Comp.; Dengler, M. Heide, Comp.; McHenry, Mare L., Comp. – 1998
This proceedings contains 56 papers, presentation summaries, and/or slide presentations pertaining to the Internet, World Wide Web, intranets, and library systems. Topics include: Web databases in medium sized libraries; Dow Jones Intranet Toolkit; the future of online; Web searching and Internet basics; digital archiving; evolution of the online…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases
Tyckoson, David A., Ed. – 1991
This book addresses the problem of when a library has limited catalog access, and explores various technological methods to expand the catalog beyond its traditional boundaries. Fourteen chapters describe catalog projects in individual libraries: (1) "Enhancing Access to Information: Building Catalogs for the Future" (David A. Tyckoson);…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records
Culmer, Carita M. – 1991
The library at Phoenix College developed the Controversial Issues Files (CIF), a "home made" card file containing references pertinent to specific ongoing assignments. Although the CIF had proven itself to be an excellent resource tool for beginning researchers, it was cumbersome to maintain in the card format, and was limited to very…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Card Catalogs
