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A Design for a Mini-Computer Based Serials Control Network
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Johnson, Millard F., Jr. – Special Libraries, 1976
Describes PHILSOM III, the automated serials system of the Washington University School of Medicine Library. (PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Library Automation, Library Networks, Medical Libraries
The Effective Use of OCLC in a One-Person Astronomy Library.
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Corbin, Brenda G. – Special Libraries, 1982
Describes the benefits and drawbacks of the use of OCLC in the one-person library at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Cataloging functions, interlibrary loan, retrospective catalog conversion, dial access to online databases, and training problems are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians, Library Administration
A Serials Holdings List Using UNIX Refer.
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Boyce, Judith I.; Boyce, Bert R. – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes the production of an automated union list of serials holdings at minimal cost by a small consortium of state government libraries in Louisiana. Use of the UNIX Refer system without any modifications for data entry and production is described. (EM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Library Automation, Library Networks, Minicomputers
Resource Sharing through Integration of an Intelligent Gateway and Library Support Software.
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Burton, Hilary D.; And Others – Special Libraries, 1986
Integration of an intelligent gateway system with a commercial, online library support system to produce an integrated bibliographic information system is undergoing prototype testing for the Department of Defense libraries. The objective is to create an integrated system to promote resource sharing in a distributed environment. Five sources are…
Descriptors: Charts, Computer Software, Information Systems, Library Automation
Environmental Library Systems
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Thomas, Sarah M.; Needle, Lester P. – Special Libraries, 1975
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Library System consists of 28 libraries. The libraries are supported by computer systems covering journal and book holdings, journal check-in, circulation, document control, EPA reports, international exchange items, and specialized subject area collections. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Programs, Computers, Conservation (Environment)
Tomorrow's Library Today.
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Penniman, W. David – Special Libraries, 1987
Presents a model for predicting and shaping the impact of information technologies on libraries and the library role which is based on the effects of computerization in various business applications. The library network at AT&T Bell Laboratories is described as an example of a successful implementation of the model. (CLB)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Networks
Computer Applications in the United Aircraft Corporation Library System
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Neufeld, I. H. – Special Libraries, 1973
A remote computer terminal is used for data input in the production of a biweekly announcement bulletin covering journal literature. The terminal can also be used to query several catalog files. In another application, a subject listing of internal reports is obtained on computer output microfilm. (1 reference) (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Programs, Corporate Libraries, Data Processing
The National and University Library in Zagreb: The Goal Is Known--How Can It Be Attained?
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Miletic-Vejzovic, Laila – Special Libraries, 1994
Provides an overview of the state of libraries and their resources in Croatia. Highlights include destruction of libraries resulting from the war; the need for centralization, uniformity, and standards; the role of the National and University Library; processing library materials; and the development of an automated system and network. (Contains…
Descriptors: Centralization, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Higher Education