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Russell, Dorothy W. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Provides a map representing automated library networks in North America with a list of their acronyms and abbreviations. (CWM)
Descriptors: Abbreviations, Databases, Information Networks, Library Networks
Malcolm, J. B.; Promisel, Judith L. – Information Reports and Bibliographies, 1980
Developed for the Network Development Office of the Library of Congress by Dataflow Systems, Inc., this eight-page glossary is intended to serve as a vocabulary standard for library networking. (SW)
Descriptors: Glossaries, Information Science, Library Networks, Online Systems
Matthews, Joseph R. – American Libraries, 1980
Defines terms and acronyms used in discussions of online bibliographic utilities in order to help librarians and other users compare the four major networks. (FM)
Descriptors: Glossaries, Information Networks, Librarians, Library Networks
Download full textDataflow Systems Inc., Bethesda, MD. – 1978
This glossary was developed to fill the need for a commonality of vocabulary for the persons from diverse fields--computer experts, librarians, telecommunications engineers--who are working together in the relatively new field of library networking. The criteria for the inclusion of a term require that it be in current use relative to library…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Definitions, Glossaries, Information Networks
Peer reviewedDougherty, Richard M.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Describes complementary characteristics of computing centers and libraries that could be combined to form the core of information support centers and discusses the possible impact on library processes and services. The use of telecommunications networks to reduce costs and increase efficiency in academic libraries is also examined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Costs, Indexing
