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Johan Syahbrudin; Edi Istiyono; Moh. Khairudin; Anita Anggraini; Indah Urwatin Wusqo; Metta Mariam; Yenni Muflihan – Contemporary Educational Technology, 2025
Computer-based assessment (CBA) is a top-rated tool for conducting assessments, mapping learning outcomes, and selecting new candidates. Research that examines the development and use of CBA is also increasing from year to year, so without bibliometric analysis, it would be quite challenging to keep up with all of these studies. This study aims to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Bibliometrics
Paisley, William; Butler, Matilda – OCLC Micro, 1988
The second of two articles discusses topics relating to the development of CD-ROM technology: (1) new applications; (2) the image of what CD-ROM will become; (3) the properties of information, including timeliness, risk, and the relationship between message and medium; and (4) growth issues such as production, pricing, and user training and…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Futures (of Society), Information Retrieval, Library Automation

Dick, Richard S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Discusses evolution of Integrated Library System (ILS) since its beginning at National Library of Medicine, highlighting events leading to ILS development; formative design stages, formation of Online Computer System; installation of ILS version 1.0 at Pentagon library; development of version 2.0, formation of Avatar Systems; OCLC's acquisition of…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Networks, Online Systems

Bonk, Sharon C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discussion of increased automation in the book trade and in library acquisitions systems, which will lead to a new type of bookseller-library interface and relationship, notes electronic equipment, library requirements, book-trade response, and design of interactive systems. Thirteen references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Automation, Information Networks, Libraries, Library Acquisition

Sugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Seven vendors express their views on the importance of standards to facilitate the linkage of in-house and external computer systems. The subjects addressed include integrated versus linked systems, national and international standards efforts, and the involvement of librarians in the development of standards. (EM)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Library Automation, Online Systems, Online Vendors

McQueen, Judy; Boss, Richard W. – Library Technology Reports, 1985
This issue on current options in the area of machine-readable cataloging and retrospective conversion highlights generation and use of machine-readable bibliographic records, editing, standards, online and batch access, keying and coding, full-service cataloging and conversion, interlibrary loan, and authority control. Profiles of 22…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1983
In-house library databases or "private files" (online catalog, library-created indexes, citations to journal literature) are discussed, focusing on computer software directories, periodicals, general directories, and online directories as sources for information on computer software. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Directories, Libraries

Dodd, Sue A. – Library Trends, 1982
Comments on significant steps that have contributed to current level of bibliographic control of social science machine-readable data files (MRDF). Problems to be considered before MRDF can be integrated into existing bibliographic utilities are outlined. Twenty references and MARC format, catalog entry, and data abstract for an MRDF are appended.…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Databases, Information Needs
Cargill, Jennifer – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
This overview of vendors supplying goods and services to libraries notes the development of library suppliers, services offered by subscription agencies, the use of online systems, services offered by book jobbers, other vendor services, binderies, and consumerism. (EJS)
Descriptors: Automation, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Library Acquisition

Mandel, Carol A.; Herschman, Judith – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1983
This review of research on subject searching in library catalogs includes a summary of research findings, reasons for search failures, free text versus controlled vocabulary searching, and studies of users' needs. Suggestions for future action to improve subject access in the online catalog are noted. A 52-item bibliography is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs

Baumol, William J.; Blackman, Sue Anne Batey – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Examines trends in costs of conventional library operation and costs of electronic devices which may pervade libraries of future. Library costs in 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, library automation, total library operating expenditures for university and college libraries, and rate of adoption of electronic techniques are covered. Sixty-three references…
Descriptors: Costs, Electronic Equipment, Libraries, Library Administration
Bartkus, Edward P. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
Outlines structural changes in the information supply community effected by the emergence of computer-searchable files as a major information resource together with other developments in electronic technology. Database definitions, interface differences, DuPont experiences, and options available to libraries and information centers are discussed.…
Descriptors: Automation, Databases, Information Centers, Libraries

Freides, Thelma – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Reviews the origin, current state of development, and subject coverage of the secondary access services available to American social scientists, including bibliographic services for the various academic disciplines and a large variety of specialized services for subdisciplines and interdisciplinary fields. A 10-item reference list accompanies the…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Automation, Databases, Indexes

Freedman, Maurice J. – Journal of Library Automation, 1981
Traces the development of circulation systems through the librarian's perception of circulation control and the technology of modern online systems. Librarians have switched from a broad service approach to a narrow record keeping approach and back again as technological innovation has expanded their viewpoints. Included are six references.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Oriented Programs, Librarians, Library Automation

Boss, Richard D. – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
The 1980s offer libraries numerous automated acquisitions alternatives, including turnkey systems from circulation system vendors and the acquisition subsystems of the bibliographic utilities. Integration of systems from several sources poses the principal problem. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Equipment, Library Materials