Descriptor
Source
Information Technology and… | 7 |
Author
Berger, Michael G. | 1 |
Coffman, Steven | 1 |
DeJohn, William | 1 |
Ellefsen, David | 1 |
Hannan, Chris | 1 |
Kresh, Diane Nester | 1 |
Taler, Izabella | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 7 |
Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Australia | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

DeJohn, William – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes the Pacific Northwest Bibliographic Center's use of Electronic Mail Systems to transmit and receive interlibrary loan requests among the network's member libraries. Cost was determined to be minimal when compared to benefits of faster turn-around time, savings in staff time, and improved communications. (RAA)
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Networks

Coffman, Steven – Information Technology and Libraries, 2001
Discussion of virtual reference services focuses on software that is currently available and further developments that are needed. Topics include co-browsing and collaboration capabilities; communications technology, including chat technology and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP); networked reference services; and online reference collections…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Electronic Libraries

Ellefsen, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Describes public library reference service which allows patrons to type out search instructions on a computer terminal, review and select references, and receive, by high-speed printer, facsimile copy of selected periodical articles. Development of periodicals center at main county library and use of self-coaching SEARCH HELPER system are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Indexes, Information Retrieval, Information Systems

Hannan, Chris – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Focuses on the centralized, online, shared-cataloging facility of the Australian Bibliographic Network operated by the National Library of Australia. Existing automated library systems in Australia, selection and implementation of Washington Library Network software, comparison of Australian and U.S. automation, and projections for future…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Databases

Kresh, Diane Nester – Information Technology and Libraries, 2001
Describes the development of the Collaborative Digital Reference Service (CDRS) by the Library of Congress and partner libraries that provides professional reference service to users through an international digital network of libraries. Discusses the benefits of searching library collections rather than just Internet sources and considers future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Sources

Taler, Izabella – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Reports on time effectiveness and success rate of various methods used by the Interlibrary Loan Department (ILL) of the Paul Klapper Library, Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY). Requests processed by ILL during fall 1979 and spring 1981 on the OCLC ILL subsystem, a CUNY teletype service, and the New York State Interlibrary Loan…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Efficiency, Higher Education

Berger, Michael G.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
The six articles comprising this special section on MELVYL, the University of California automated library system, discuss plans for the future, general recommendations for online catalog design, evaluation methods, evolution of computing resources, impact on the work of librarians, and academic goals and benefits. A chronology of MELVYL…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods