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Kent, Allen – American Libraries, 1979
The developments over the past decade in the use of on-line systems by libraries are recounted. Cost is discussed as an initial deterrent, and then as a catalyst for change. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Costs, Historical Reviews, Libraries
Valauskas, Ed; Flower, Eric – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Two articles discuss the library hardware marketplace. The first examines the Apple Macintosh in libraries from 1984 to the present, including linking libraries, computers, and endusers over large geographic distances. The second article discusses upgrading components of systems in the IBM compatible, MS-DOS, and Windows environments as costs…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Costs

Weber, David C. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Addresses ways to achieve organizationally the most effective application of computer information technology to university library services. The history of the last 25 years in automation at the Stanford University Libraries is reviewed as a case study. (12 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Educational Administration, Higher Education

Brodman, Estelle – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1985
Discusses factors that combined to make it possible for health sciences libraries to take initiative for developing technological methods and skills needed for computer librarianship before other types of libraries entered the field: size, money, medical center background, requirements of users, state of health science libraries and librarians,…
Descriptors: Computers, Higher Education, History, Library Automation

Landoni, Monica; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993
Examines the development of electronic books and traditional libraries in relation to the history of books and publishing. An ongoing project is described that is developing two forms of electronic books: hyper-books (built from paper books) and visual-books (built from electronic texts). (22 references) (EAM)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, History, Hypermedia
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1997
Profiles Dorothy M. Schirtzinger, library director at the Lee County Library System (LCLS) in Fort Myers, Florida. Discusses her education and early jobs; mentors; the educational mission of the library; increases and developments in staff, branches, budget, and in-library and outreach programs; automation; federal funding; and future plans. (AEF)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Development, Library Directors, Library Funding

Faries, Cindy – Reference Librarian, 1994
Examines the history of reference services; discusses present trends in reference services; and considers possible future model shifts that will be influenced by the continuing explosion of information technology, the need for high level skills, the need for building partnerships, and the need to clarify reference service philosophies. (Contains…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Automation
Rastelli, Lucy Gordan – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Reviews the development of the Vatican Library from the papacy of Leo III (795-816) to the present. The current status of the library is described, including print and nonprint collections, acquisitions and major bequests, access to the collections, and programs and services offered to scholars. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition

Maier, John H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
This article is the result of author's visit to more than 16 of China's top university libraries, various Academy of Sciences libraries, and National Peking Library during 1984-85 academic year. Topics covered include hardware inventory, software applications development, Chinese ideograph automation, China's library classification system, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Mashinic, Ann – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Profile of the Houston Public Library, which was established in 1904, covers the opening of a new central library building in 1976, library services and collections, the building of branch libraries including a portable mall facility, information and referral programs to ethnic groups and business, and development of library automated systems.…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Community Information Services, History, Library Automation
Sabosik, Patricia E. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses document delivery services in the light of new technology. Topics addressed include the historical influences of the printing press; the influence of microcomputers on the publishing industry; copyright issues; the changing role of publishers, researchers, and academic librarians; information partnerships among publishers, librarians,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Computer Networks, Copyrights
Jaros, Joe – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Description of the rapid growth and development of Texas A&M's Sterling C. Evans Library during the past decade focuses on collection growth to over 1.4 million volumes, staffing increases, automated programs and services including over 100 microcomputers for computer-assisted instruction housed in Learning Resources Department, and online…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, History, Library Automation
Arms, Caroline – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Presents a summary of the history of academic library automation, and discusses some of the technological trends which are important to the development of an electronic library. Topics discussed include public services vs. technical services; cataloging and classification; serials control; computer networks; cooperative projects, including…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Classification

Smith, Mary K.; And Others – Public Libraries, 1986
The Interlibrary Cooperation Committee of the Public Library Association researched the literature to study trends in library networking over the last two decades, including increased cooperation among different types of libraries and legislation supporting this trend. Changes found are reported in two articles covering technology, governance,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Financial Support, Governance, History
King, Patricia Miller – American Libraries, 1993
Describes the historical development of the Schlesinger Library, which was founded at Radcliffe College (Massachusetts) to document the lives and achievements of women. Topics discussed include funding, users, programs for the public, oral history projects, exhibitions, the culinary collection and research on food and food history, and the impact…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Exhibits, Females, Food
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