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Miller, Ellen Wasby – School Library Journal, 1972
The article argues two main points: (1) make decisions about library automation in the context of competent organization, management, and planning; and (2) lay a sound foundation for automation by completing a step-by-step sequence of tasks. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Library Automation, Library Planning, Library Technical Processes
School Library Journal, 1995
Reports on activities at the 1995 ALA (American Library Association) Midwinter Convention in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) that were largely based on considerations of the ALA Goal 2000 plan that focuses on funding for libraries, technology, and intellectual freedom. Highlights include the proposed dues increase and the overlap of ALA divisions.…
Descriptors: Conferences, Fees, Intellectual Freedom, Library Associations
Krula, Marie – School Library Journal, 1987
Identifies questions that should be asked, problems that may arise, and sources of information for library media specialists choosing hard disk computer systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Storage Devices, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Murphy, Catherine – School Library Journal, 1988
Discusses areas to be considered in planning for an automated system for a school library including standards; networking; hardware; cost; order of conversion; retrospective conversion; non-print bibliographic records; vendor reputation; integration with school management software; and subject access. Microcomputer integrated systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Learning Resources Centers
Kemper, Marlyn – School Library Journal, 1988
Reports results of a survey of 17 public library systems on their use of electronic mail, desktop publishing, local area networks, and telefacsimile. Two sidebars present steps for the deployment of emerging technologies and the addresses for several vendors of telefacsimile equipment. (nine references) (MES)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Facsimile Transmission, Futures (of Society)
Cochran, Sally; Gisolfi, Peter – School Library Journal, 1997
Describes the renovation of the Horace Greeley High School library (Chappaqua, New York). Discusses initial planning; costs; teachers' use of the library; new technology and the blending of print resources; and the appeal of the facility for students. Sidebars highlight the lighting design and renovation goals for the media specialist and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Costs, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Facility Improvement
Lewis, Barbara A.; Wooley, Jeanette M. – School Library Journal, 1994
Describes cooperative planning and projects with teachers, students, and the library media specialist at an elementary school to help update the library to meet current and future information needs. Highlights include flexible scheduling; resource sharing; classes in library skills; computer technology; and updating the collection to include…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Elementary Education, Flexible Scheduling, Futures (of Society)
