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Peer reviewedValauskas, Edward J.; And Others – Library Software Review, 1988
The first of three papers describes the role of Macintosh workstations in a library. The second paper explains why the Macintosh was selected for end-user searching in an academic library, and the third discusses advantages and disadvantages of desktop publishing for librarians. (8 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed. – 1987
This report describes the use of Apple Macintosh computers in the Merriam Center Library (MCL) (Illinois), a small, specialized library located on the campus of the University of Chicago. The appropriateness of the Macintosh for library use and the introduction of Macintosh computers to MCL are briefly discussed, current computer applications are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Publishing, Library Automation, Library Circulation
LaRue, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
Reviews trends in library software development including: (1) microcomputer applications; (2) CD-ROM; (3) desktop publishing; (4) public access microcomputers; (5) artificial intelligence; (6) mainframes and minicomputers; and (7) automated catalogs. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Publishing, Library Automation, Library Services
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on serial publications presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Scenario for Microcomputer-Based Serials Cataloging from ISDS (International Serials Data System) Records--New Horizons for Serial Librarianship in the Developing Countries by the Availability of Adequate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
Cribbs, Margaret A. – Online, 1987
Discusses the preservation of electronically produced data focusing on the passive destruction of data due to lack of proper care in information storage. Three case studies are presented: two involve specific media--magnetic tape and CD-ROM (compact disk read-only-memory)--and one the transfer of data from one system to another. (EM)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Case Studies, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Mitchell, Maurice; Saunders, Laverna M. – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Discusses issues related to the idea of a virtual library, or electronic library, in an academic setting. Topics discussed include access to academic libraries via personal computers; online catalogs; wide area networks, such as Internet, and their impact on library and computer center services; administrative issues; human and technological…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Sherouse, Vicki – Book Report, 1992
Describes hardware, software, and peripherals that were installed to network a stand-alone CD-ROM workstation in the library of a small K-12 school with similar computers in the computer laboratory. Experiences with two CD-ROM products--a full-text database of social science articles and an electronic version of World Book Encyclopedia--are…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Elementary Secondary Education
