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Sugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Representatives of six vendors of online library systems address key issues related to system performance: designing, configuring and sizing systems; establishing performance criteria; using benchmark and acceptance tests; the risks of miscalculations; vendor, consultant, and library roles; and related topics. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Design Requirements, Field Tests, Guidelines

Drabenstott, John, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Five library consultants address issues that affect online system performance: options in system design that relate to diverse library requirements; criteria that most affect performance; benchmark tests and sizing criteria; minimalizing the risks of miscalculation; and the roles and responsibilities of vendors, libraries, and consultants.…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Design Requirements, Field Tests, Guidelines
Gorman, Michael – American Libraries, 1982
Describes the challenge to libraries involved in the development of online catalogs, discusses the revolutionary importance to librarianship of the online catalog, outlines the role of effective planning in implementing online catalogs, and projects some changes that will occur in libraries because of them. (JL)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cataloging, Librarians, Library Automation
Veaner, A. B. – 1980
This general discussion of adaptation of new technologies to the administration of libraries stresses the mismatch between the developmental pace of technology and the change adaptive capabilities of people, and advocates the participation of users in the planning and implementation of change. It explores the complexity factor in technology, the…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Change Strategies, Costs, Library Administration
De Gennaro, Richard – Library Journal, 1984
Addresses the role of academic research libraries as affected by powerful economic and technological forces. The shift in emphasis from collections to access, planning the transition, objectives to enhance traditional library collections and services, and funding the transition are highlighted. Four references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Higher Education, Library Automation
Griffiths, Jose-Marie; King, Donald W. – 1982
This report presents current and potential library applications of new technologies, issues surrounding their introduction into public libraries, and activities suggested for use during the introduction procedure. A brief appraisal of the public library's role in the information transfer process precedes a review of library automation in…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Check Lists, Library Administration, Library Automation

Hacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)
Free Library of Philadelphia, PA. – 1981
Based on a study of the Free Library's current operations, including its financial support, expenditure, facilities, usage, staff, organizational structure, administrative proceedings, goals, objectives, and specific functions, a long-range plan for the library within the framework of Philadelphia's municipal finance limitations is developed. An…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Check Lists, Information Services, Library Administration

Velho Lopes, Roseanne R. – Information Development, 1992
Discusses the development of reference services in developing countries and describes some of the functions of libraries and information services. Topics discussed include meeting users' needs; criteria for the planning and organization of services; and technology, including electronic dictionaries, computerized community information files,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Criteria, Developing Nations