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Machovec, George S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1993
Discusses factors to consider when estimating the number of public access terminals (PACs) or workstations needed in public and academic libraries for online catalogs, including building size and layout, physical facilities, resources available through the system, peripheral equipment, graphical user interfaces, remote users, system capacity, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Higher Education
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses current technology for electronic publishing, including various options in desktop-based, television-based, and portable platforms, and describes the capabilities of CD-I (compact disk-interactive). Future directions for electronic publishing in the areas of networking, potential for creativity in producing multimedia versions of titles,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; Vaccaro, Bill, Ed. – 1992
This annual collection contains 16 papers about the use of Macintosh computers in libraries which include: "New Horizons in Library Training: Using HyperCard for Computer-Based Staff Training" (Pauline S. Bayne and Joe C. Rader); "Get a Closet!" (Ron Berntson); "Current Periodicals: Subject Access the Mac Way"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; Vaccaro, Bill, Ed. – 1991
This annual collection contains the following 14 papers about the use of Macintosh computers in libraries: "Of Mice and Macs: The Integration of the Macintosh into the Operations and Services of the University of Tennessee, Memphis Health Science Library" (Lois M. Bellamy); "Networking Reference CD-Roms in the Apple Library"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico). – 1994
At the fourth Trinational Library Forum in 1994, librarians from the United States, Canada, and Mexico gathered to discuss topics of international librarianship. Presentations, some in English and some in Spanish with a brief English language summary, include: (1) "Perspectivas de la Produccion y Exportaciones de la Industria Editorial…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Libraries, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
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Fidler, Linda M.; Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1994
Discusses and compares the incorporation of technology by larger public libraries in Canada and the United States. Technology mentioned includes online public access catalogs; remote and local online database searching; microcomputers and software for public use; and fax, voice mail, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf and Teletype writer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases