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Hicks, Warren B.; Tillin, Alma M. – School Library Journal, 1977
Outlines the perspective within which the multimedia librarian must prepare for the future including future developments in networks, individualized information, increased computer use and cable television. (KP)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Decision Making, Futures (of Society), Libraries
Driver, Russell W.; Driver, Mary Anne – School Library Journal, 1982
Surveys the historical development of automated technical processing in schools and notes the impact of this automation in a number of cases. Speculations about the future involvement of school libraries in automated processing and networking are included. Thirty references are listed. (BBM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), History, Learning Resources Centers
Bocher, Robert – School Library Journal, 1985
Describes statewide use of MITINET, a microcomputer automation system created to aid resource sharing among small libraries and serve as tool for converting card catalog information to MARC format computer-readable files. Highlights include conversion stages, entering data on microfiche, vendor's role, local level, costs and system requirements,…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation
Summers, F. William – School Library Journal, 1989
Identifies library values affected by technology, including respect for and privacy of the individual, equality of user needs, and freedom of purpose and access. Fundamental changes that may result from technology are predicted in the areas of the library role, functions of staff, fees for services and document delivery, and costs of local and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Cummins, Julie; And Others – School Library Journal, 1989
Three articles present responses to Summers' predictions of fundamental changes in libraries caused by the use of technology. The discussions cover the role of children's librarians in shaping future users and perceptions of libraries, the positive effects of technology on services to children and young adults, and the need to base library…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Miller, Marilyn L.; Shontz, Marilyn L. – School Library Journal, 1989
Reports the results of a survey that examined school library media center expenditures during the 1987-88 school year and compared these figures with previous survey results. Factors reported include funding, library collections, staffing patterns, technology and library automation, network participation, instructional involvement, school district…
Descriptors: Coordination, Financial Support, Instructional Development, Learning Resources Centers
Miller, Marilyn L.; Shontz, Marilyn – School Library Journal, 1991
This is the fifth in a series of reports summarizing expenditures for public and private school library resources in the United States. Highlights include use of federal funds; collection size and local expenditures; budgets; microcomputer resources; library media center staffing; the use of technology; network participation; and instructional…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Instructional Design
