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| Lynch, Clifford A. | 7 |
| Berger, Michael G. | 1 |
| Buckland, Michael K. | 1 |
| West, Richard | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A.; Berger, Michael G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes a pilot project by the University of California to provide access to biomedical and health sciences literature through the integration of the MEDLINE database into the University's MELVYL online union catalog. The discussion covers the design, implementation and evaluation of the system, current planning efforts, and key technical and…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Monographs
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
This guide to functions to consider in selecting an academic library automation system to operate in a networked environment covers (1) the current academic networking environment; (2) library automation hardware and software platforms; (3) user interface requirements for public access; and (4) security and authentication. (10 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Networks
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Reviews the history of the network that supports the MELVYL online union catalog, describes current technological and policy issues, and discusses the role the network plays in integrating local automation, the union catalog, access to resource databases, and other initiatives. Sidebars by Mark Needleman discuss the TCP/IP protocol suite, internet…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Gateway Systems, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A.; West, Richard – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
The first of two articles on MELVYL, the University of California's online library system, discusses the next generation of public access information retrieval systems for research libraries based on lessons learned from 10 years of MELVYL. The second article considers MELVYL in the larger context of the University of California's information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Technology
Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Describes the current state of automation at academic libraries, outlines issues that face library planners today, and emphasizes the use of technologies such as nationwide computer networks to improve access to information. The University of California's MELVYL system is described, and the use of online catalogs is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedBuckland, Michael K.; Lynch, Clifford A. – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1988
Reviews the concept, context, status, and potential of the Linked Systems Protocol. The discussion covers the functions of the protocol; its implications for scholarship, bibliographic access, and the notion of a national database; and problems that would affect the effective implementation of international use. (21 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1992
This overview of MELVYL, the University of California's online union system, describes the databases included; network capabilities; software; distributed computing efforts; interfaces; new user needs, including integration with a user's environment, assistance in evaluating material, and assistance in evaluating resources; and the user community.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Networks
