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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

Jones, Richard M. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1989
Describes online catalog research being conducted in Europe in the areas of interaction and interface design, subject access, functional improvement through the application of information retrieval techniques, and library networks. Three operational online catalogs, not available outside Europe, are discussed. (30 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Library Networks, Library Research
Howrey, Mary M. – 1990
This study was funded by the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) to enable the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) to plan the automation of the state's school libraries. The research was intended to identify current national programs of interest to ISLMA, identify current automation programs within Illinois library systems,…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation
Beranek, Lea G. – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2006
On-campus networked personal computer (PC) usage at La Trobe University Library was surveyed during September 2005. The survey's objectives were to confirm peak usage times, to measure some of the relevant parameters of online PC usage, and to determine the effect that 24 new networked PCs had on service quality. The survey found that clients…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Research Libraries, Delivery Systems, Use Studies

Kelsey, Ann L.; Cohn, John M. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
The impact of an automated circulation system and online catalog on interlibrary loans at a county college is evaluated in terms of activity by patron type, periodicals usage, costs, borrowing activity, and interlibrary loan activity. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Interlibrary Loans, Learning Resources Centers
Beaumont and Associates, Inc. – 1989
This study was initiated by the Newfoundland Public Library Services (NPLS) to assess the feasibility of automation for the library services and to determine the viability of an integrated automated library system for the NPLS. The study addresses the needs of NPLS in terms of library automation; benefits to be achieved through the introduction of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Feasibility Studies

Slater, Ron – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1991
Describes the use of MultiLIS, a fully bilingual integrated library-management software package, at Laurentian University. The authority control module is explained, its potential as a control system for multilingual or multithesaurus controlled vocabularies is considered, and an evaluation of the MultiLIS authority module is presented with…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, College Libraries, Database Management Systems
LaPoint, Virginia A. – 1997
Traditionally, libraries have had a role of providing equitable access for those who might not otherwise have access, and this role continues today in implementing access to electronic resources. However, there are special problems in applying this mission to prison libraries. A short history of automation in prison libraries is followed by a…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Technology, Internet, Library Automation