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Peer reviewedWeiss, Paul J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Describes a project at the National Library of Medicine that investigated the development of an expert system to assist catalogers with personal name authority work. Topics include project planning; software and hardware selection; knowledge engineering; and reasons for discontinuing the development of the expert system. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Cataloging, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Peer reviewedDennis, Nancy K; Carter, Christina E.; Bordeianu, Sever – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discusses the implementation of Web-based online public access catalogs in academic libraries. Highlights include infrastructure issues, including the server, network issues, and desktop workstation issues; recommended minimal desktop configuration; reference services; staff training; cataloging and access; workflow of acquisition and processing;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedBahr, Alice Harrison – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1995
New alternative models for selecting automated systems emphasize uniqueness of each institution, involve more staff, and do not rely on requests for proposals (RFPs). Vendor demonstrations are extremely important in the evaluation of system capabilities when RFPs are not used, and scripts prepared by institutions ensure that vendors focus on…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Evaluation, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Download full textPiccininni, James – 1993
Guidelines are given for automating a library. Issues arising in automation are illustrated through the experience of the Doherty Library of the University of St. Thomas, Houston (Texas). The first step is to decide what type of system is right for the needs of the library and its patrons. In considering vendors of systems, it is important to…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Libraries, Computer Software Selection, Cost Effectiveness
Sherouse, Vicki M. – Technology Connection, 1995
Provides guidelines for automating a school library with limited funds and staff. Includes suggestions for preparation; finding equipment, choosing software, using MARC records, using volunteers for barcoding/loading records, the initial switch to an automated catalog, and continuing expenses and hardware upgrades. A sidebar lists costs for a…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Facility Improvement, Guidelines
Cibbarelli, Pamela R., Ed.; Cibbarelli, Shawn E., Ed. – 1998
This book includes basic information to locate and compare available options for library automation based on various criteria such as hardware requirements, operating systems, components and applications, and price, and provides the necessary contact information to allow further investigation. The major part of the directory lists 211 software…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Conferences
