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Peer reviewedMajka, David R. – Library Software Review, 1995
Describes a prototype reference collection management system that uses a relational database management program to automate traditional library processes such as library inventory and shelf-reading. Examines reference collection management criteria and system considerations, and reviews the database's characteristics and its benefits to libraries.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Database Management Systems, Databases, Evaluation
Peer reviewedBaker, Robert K. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Discusses the benefits of the library collection assessment process, and describes how a small community college library is using a turnkey automated system and a microcomputer-based database program to generate special reports and statistical profiles to support an ongoing collection assessment project. (Eight references) (CLB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Database Management Systems, Evaluation
Peer reviewedBerger, Marilyn; Devine, Jane – Special Libraries, 1990
Describes a method of analyzing serials collections in special libraries that combines evaluative criteria with database management technology. Choice of computer software is discussed, qualitative information used to evaluate subject coverage is examined, and quantitative and descriptive data that can be used for collection management are…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Information Technology
Wilson, Karen A., Ed.; Colver, Marylou, Ed. – 1997
This book provides a resource to technical services managers in presenting and evaluating case studies of outsourcing programs in academic, public, and special libraries of the United States and Canada. A comprehensive overview of the options, outcomes, and assessments of outsourcing is offered; thus providing ways of managing contractual services…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cataloging, Database Management Systems
PDF pending restorationScholastech, Inc., Cambridge, MA. – 1986
This report describes a project undertaken by Scholastech, a public charity addressing the development needs of computing educators, which was designed to advocate and support the increased use of free software in the college curriculum. The first of five sections provides a brief overview and statement of project objectives, i.e., to serve…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Database Management Systems
Download full textRasmussen, Ruth J., Ed. – 1988
This report provides the text of four presentations from a joint meeting of the College and University and Special and Institution sections of the Nebraska State Library Association. In the first, "Cooperation among Multitype Libraries," Sherri Dux-Ideus describes the cooperation between Beatrice Public Library and the Beatrice…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Database Management Systems, Higher Education, Information Services
