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Saarti, Jarmo; Raivio, Jouko – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2011
This article presents a reading of the user interface in one public library system. Its aim is to find out the frames and competences required and used in the communication between the computer and the patron. The authors see the computer as a text that is to be read by the user who wants to search for information from the library. The transition…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Library Networks, Online Catalogs, Online Searching

Zimmermann, R. G. J. – Journal of Library Automation, 1974
Describes a user-interactive system for the selection and display of pictorial information stored on microfiche cards in a computer-controlled viewer. (Author)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Library Automation

McAllister, Caryl; McAllister, A. Stratton – Electronic Library, 1983
Distinguishes between two basic types of interaction with online cataloging systems: preparation of bibliographic record offline by cataloger followed by online entry by clerk and interactive consultation by cataloger of online catalog while entering records. The Dobis/Libis system, authority files, code tables, command chaining, multidimensional…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation, Library Catalogs

Desmarais, Norman – Library Software Review, 1986
This discussion of three automated acquisitions systems--Bib-Base/Acq, The Book Trak Ordering System, and Card Datalog Acquisitions Module--covers searching and updating, editing, acquisitions functions and statistics, purchase orders and order file, budgeting and accounts maintenance, defining parameters, documentation, security, printing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems, Library Acquisition
Buckel, William L. – Library Journal, 1986
Explains rationale behind proposed voluntary U.S. standard computerized library catalog called the "Uniform Catalog." Design goals (should mimic manual card catalog, offer simplicity of operation and low overhead, permit modular growth to more advanced catalog), sample search, and nine commands and functions used by "Uniform…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs

Waranius, Frances B.; Tellier, Stephen H. – Special Libraries, 1986
An automated library routine management system was developed in-house to create system unique to the Library and Information Center, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, Texas. A modular approach was used to allow continuity in operations and services as system was implemented. Acronyms and computer accounts and file names are appended.…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Systems, Library Automation

Roysdon, Christine, Ed.; White, Howard D., Ed. – Reference Librarian, 1989
Eleven articles introduce expert systems applications in library and information science, and present design and implementation issues of system development for reference services. Topics covered include knowledge based systems, prototype development, the use of artificial intelligence to remedy current system inadequacies, and an expert system to…
Descriptors: Databases, Expert Systems, Library Automation, Library Services

Faust, Julia B. – Special Libraries, 1986
Discusses rationale for the conversion of a card catalog to an online system in a special library owning approximately 4,000 titles. Equipment, software, and procedures are described, and pros and cons, costs, and personnel needs involved in use of microcomputer for such a project are outlined. Nine references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Costs, Databases, Display Systems

Fayen, Emily Gallup – Library Technology Reports, 1984
Briefly reviews history of library automation before discussing factors that libraries should consider before choosing to go online (collection size, machine-readable database, computer equipment, costs), and features of online catalogs (database organization, search features, authority files, display options). Information about selected online…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Systems

Stein, Jonathan – Electronic Library, 1994
Compares LISA (Library and Information Science Abstracts) on SilverPlatter's CD-ROM with its replacement version, Bowker-Saur's LISA Plus. Features reviewed include entry to the databases; use of Boolean search facilities; indexes and browsing; displaying and printing records; subsidiary functions; on-screen help; and interfaces. (Contains eight…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Indexing, Information Retrieval
Stephens, Kent – American Libraries, 1986
A laserdisc periodical index (InfoTrac) that offers relatively sophisticated search capabilities without librarian assistance or user training is now popular college library research tool. The index database consists of more than half million references to articles and reviews published since 1982 in 1,000 general interest, business, and technical…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Display Systems, Higher Education
Troll, Denise A. – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Describes research and development of the Mercury Electronic Library Project, which was developed at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries to design an advanced retrieval system. Topics discussed include system architecture; security; performance, including automated and manual assessments; enhanced retrieval, including available databases;…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries

Salmon, Stephen R.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Three separate articles describe the online union catalog developed and implemented at the University of California to enhance public access. Planning for library automation, development and production of the database, access points to the catalog, the patron interface, standardizing input data, and merging records are discussed. References are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Display Systems, Indexes
Troll, Denise A.; Richards, Barbara G. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Describes the design and development of the Mercury Electronic Library Project at Carnegie Mellon University that resulted in a library information system that provides access to the library's online catalog as well as to other databases. The distributed architecture of the system is explained, and future plans are discussed. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Arms, William Y; And Others – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Describes the Mercury Electronic Library, a project at Carnegie Mellon University that involved development of software for an electronic library, implementation of the software by the university libraries, and stimulation of the market for electronic publishing. The library information system interface and databases and the computing system…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
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