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Methods and Software for Building Bibliographic Data Bases.
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Daehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
This in-depth look at database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers covers data entry, information retrieval, security, DBMS software and design, and downloading of literature search results. The advantages of in-house systems versus online search vendors are discussed, and specifications of three software packages and 14 sources are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval
Technology and Microcomputers for an Information Centre/Special Library.
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Daehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputer hardware and software, telecommunications methods, and advanced library methods to create a specialized information center's database of literature relating to farm machinery and food processing. Systems and services (electronic messaging, serials control, database creation, cataloging, collections, circulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
A Personal System for Bibliographic Storage and Retrieval.
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Chun, Alan – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes a microcomputer-assisted method of using the commercial dBase III software package for the management of a personal bibliographic storage and retrieval system. This system provides users with a systematic way of keeping, for rapid retrieval, references to papers or documents previously read. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
Issues and Applications of Microcomputers for Libraries.
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Krueger, Donald R. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Issues and impacts of microcomputer use in libraries are discussed in terms of labor dislocation, costs, distributed data processing, networks, current system configurations and capabilities, and software. Reference service management, information retrieval systems, and external online access are also examined. Twenty-six references are listed.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Information Retrieval, Libraries
A Survey of the 1986 Canadian Library Systems Marketplace.
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Merilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This analysis of trends in the Canadian library systems marketplace in 1986, compares installations of large integrated systems and microcomputer based systems by relative market share, and number of installations by type of library. Canadian vendors' sales in international markets are also analyzed, and a director of vendors provided. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Computers, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Library Automation
Microcomputer Applications Form Data Base in British Columbia.
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Simmons, Peter – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Provides a detailed examination of COMPULINE, British Columbia's telephone reference service designed to assist librarians, archivists, and other information professionals in their use of microcomputer hardware and software by referring them to others in the province who have relevant experience. Expenses, problems encountered, and possible…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Display Systems, Foreign Countries
CD-ROM vs. Online: Implications for Management from the Cost Side.
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Erkkila, John E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of the cost effectiveness of searching online versus searching on CD-ROM highlights an example that compares costs for searching the ERIC database. Fixed costs and variable costs are described, labor costs are examined, implications for management are considered, and the effect of the number of databases and workstations is discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness