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Kuntz, Lynda S. – Special Libraries, 1988
Demonstrates how three commercial microcomputer software packages--PC-Talk III, Wordstar, and dBase III--were combined to produce an integrated library system at the U.S. Army Concepts Analysis Agency library. The retrospective conversion process is discussed, and the four modules of the system are described: acquisitions/cataloging; online…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Federal Government, Government Libraries, Library Automation
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McCarthy, Cathleen D. – Special Libraries, 1987
Demonstrates the ways in which multiuser and multitasking microcomputer systems can be used for the automation of small- to medium-sized library operations. The possibilities afforded by the IBM-PC AT microcomputer are discussed and a sample configuration with estimated cost projections is provided. (EM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Library Automation, Library Planning, Microcomputers
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Demas, Samuel – Special Libraries, 1985
Presents overview of special considerations in developing microcomputer software collections, review of standardized cataloging practices, and discussion of problems of selection and acquisition of software. Policies governing loan procedures for microcomputer software which involve four types of copy protection (patent, trade secret, contract,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Copyrights, Library Acquisition
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Wanat, Camille – Special Libraries, 1985
Discusses the fundamental importance of reprint collections maintained by researchers, typical methods used in their organization, basic principles and common goals for personal document systems, and an instructional program predicated on the growth and change of these collections. A selective list of software for reprint management is appended.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Courses, Higher Education
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Bell, Stephen – Special Libraries, 1990
Discusses the use of remote communications software (RCS) with microcomputers as an inexpensive way to deliver information technologies such as CD-ROM databases to users at remote locations. Typical library applications at the University of Pennsylvania are described, potential disadvantages are presented, and an appendix lists vendors of RCS.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Information Technology
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Morentz, James W. – Special Libraries, 1987
Describes use of computer software to improve staff preparedness for emergencies that may strike the library. Highlights include the Emergency Information System (EIS), which uses integrated emergency management databases with computer graphic maps of the surrounding area and floor plans of the library. Non-emergency applications of the software…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Emergency Programs
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Shubert, Steven Blake – Special Libraries, 1991
A survey of five major bank libraries revealed three distinct levels of subject access to serial publications: manually based systems with no formal subject access; computer-aided systems in which the sorting capabilities of computerized serials management are utilized to generate printed lists arranged by subject; and online catalogs with subject…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Classification, Computer Software
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Maier, John H. – Special Libraries, 1987
This discussion of possible future applications of machine translation of Asian language materials by library information systems focuses on the current technology, potential users, the necessary standardization of equipment and language representations, an existing information network that provides a database of Asian materials, and available…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Databases, Equipment Standards
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Howden, Norman; Dillard, John – Special Libraries, 1991
Discusses various types of technology used in online searching based on a survey of special libraries and online search services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The use of modem control programs, gateway software packages, CD-ROM, and LANs (local area networks) is examined, and intermediary searching versus end-user searching is considered. (10…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Gateway Systems, Information Centers, Information Technology