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Costa, Betty – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Describes the use of a microcomputer system at the elementary school level in which pupils can access information by subject, author, or title as in a standard card catalog. (CHC)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Elementary Education
McQueen, Howard – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Discusses issues relating to recent introductions of CD-ROM technologies in libraries and considerations that have motivated libraries to choose networking CD-ROMs over the standalone approach. Factors discussed include cost effectiveness, the flexibility of the networking approach, and performance considerations. A glossary of terms is provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Library Automation
Griffiths, Jose-Marie; King, Donald W. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Decision-making framework proposed for librarians making automation decisions for their libraries is composed of hierarchically related levels: library functions; services and products; activities; resource components; and measures of costs, performance, attributes, and effectiveness. An economic model based on this framework is used to determine…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Decision Making, Economic Factors

Leggott, Mark – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Describes a typical configuration for a local area network (LAN), and discusses positive and negative factors to be considered when deciding whether to implement a LAN in a library setting. Situations in which LANS are or are not appropriate are identified, and alternatives to LANs are described. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency

Adkins, Meredith C.; Lucas, Kathleen C. – Electronic Library, 1986
This checklist provides guidance on how to measure adequacy of control and security of computer systems, identifies areas of risk, raises management and user awareness of their stewardship responsibilities, and reviews issues relative to system documentation, maintenance, integrity, and reliability. (MBR)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Integrity

Yan, Jinwei; Lin, Sharon Chien – Reference Services Review, 1990
Describes problems encountered during early attempts at library automation in China, including the slow development of telecommunications systems and the high cost of international online retrieval. The successful use of imported databases on CD-ROM to overcome these problems is discussed, focusing on applications in library technical services and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Imports, Information Retrieval
Walton, Robert A.; Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1989
Analyzes trends in the library automation marketplace. Market shares for online vendors are examined in terms of total installations, academic libraries, public libraries, revenues, differently sized systems, and foreign installations. Hardware availability, operating systems, and interfaces with MARC are also discussed for each vendor. A source…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Automation

Ogg, Harold C. – Library Software Review, 1991
Discusses the use of local area networks (LANs) in libraries and offers suggestions for less expensive versions through resource sharing. Varying disk sizes are discussed, file sharing is described, printer sharing is explained, and combined hardware and software packages for connecting two to four computers are described. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Printers, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation

Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes cataloging software characteristics (data input, storage, retrieval, and output); outlines acquisitions software requirements (recommendations, data input, budgetary control, dispatch of orders, claims and cancellations, receipts, management information); presents examples of cataloging and acquisitions software; and discusses the nature…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing

Vratny-Watts, Janet; Valauskas, Edward J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the technological changes that will necessitate the prospective conversion of library data over the next decade and addresses the problems of converting data from obsolete personal computers to newer models that feature radically different operating systems. Three case studies are used to illustrate possible scenarios. (11 references)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
Flanders, Bruce – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes the use of microcomputer-based voice mail, or automated answering, in libraries. The technology utilized by the systems is described, costs are discussed, features for outgoing and incoming messages are explained, branching capabilities are described, and two vendors who can supply microcomputer-based voice mail units are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branching, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Expenditures

Perez, Ernest – Library Software Review, 1990
Discusses optical character recognition (OCR) for use with MS-DOS microcomputers. Cost effectiveness is considered, three types of software approaches to character recognition are explained, hardware and operation requirements are described, possible library applications are discussed, future OCR developments are suggested, and a list of OCR…
Descriptors: Character Recognition, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Databases

Koenig, Judith – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Outline of basic requirements needed to outfit a small public library with microcomputers discusses necessary equipment, cost effectiveness, management information systems, statistics generated, software available, and library procedures to be automated. Fifteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing

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
Billings, Harold – Library Journal, 1989
Argues that dissatisfaction with the organizational structure of library networks, combined with advances in electronic information formats and microcomputing, may drive libraries to decentralization and a return to local systems. Changes that networks might adopt to provide an effective network governance structure are discussed. (five…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Bibliographic Utilities, Cost Effectiveness, Decentralization
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