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Breitbach, William – Computers in Libraries, 2012
Competition in the virtual reference market got really hot this past summer. Recent developments in virtual reference offerings suggest the market is much more dynamic than most people would have imagined a short time ago. With Google's acquisition of Meebo and its subsequent decision to shut down the chat widget service, many libraries scrambled…
Descriptors: Library Services, Reference Services, Library Development, Online Systems
Arya, Harsh Bardhan; Mishra, J. K. – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2012
The paper describes the theory and definition of the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how Web 2.0 technologies (tools) such as synchronous messaging, collaborative reference service and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, social bookmarking tools, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes and how…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Social Networks, Reference Services
Guimaraes, E. G.; Cardozo, E.; Moraes, D. H.; Coelho, P. R. – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2011
The design and implementation of remote laboratories present different levels of complexity according to the nature of the equipments operated by the remote laboratory, the requirements imposed on the accessing computers, the network linking the user to the laboratory, and the type of experiments the laboratory supports. This paper addresses the…
Descriptors: Laboratories, Client Server Architecture, Program Design, Program Implementation
Singer, Ross – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2009
There is a growing interest in making available and making sense of the data on the Web and trapped in databases. Rather than a web of unstructured documents, full of information understandable only to humans, there is a movement whose intention is to make these data structured, reusable, machine-readable, and interrelated. This approach to Web…
Descriptors: Redundancy, Documentation, Information Networks, Metadata
Woods, Millicent – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2007
Online Student Service provides all Houston Community College (HCC) students and its surrounding community access to college information 24/7. Queries may be made regarding the admissions process, financial aid, testing, veterans' affairs, international admission, tuition costs, and programs and courses offered at each HCC location. Also available…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Online Systems, Information Sources, Student Personnel Services
McCleary, Hunter; Mayer, William J. – Online, 1988
Describes the services of Teltech, Inc., which mimic the desirable attributes of artificial intelligence and expert systems via a "database" of 5,000 experts in technical areas and interactive literature searches executed by staff. Advantages and shortcomings of the network are exemplified by sample searches. Several sample menus and…
Descriptors: Expert Systems, Information Networks, Online Searching, Online Systems
Marcum, Deanna; Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Discusses four automated serials control systems which have been installed by at least six general libraries: OCLC's Serials Control Subsystem, Faxon's LINX, Ebsco's EBSCONET, and CLASS' CHECKMATE. Features of each system, accessibility, and costs are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Costs, Information Networks, Microcomputers
Plotnik, Arthur – American Libraries, 1980
Profiles four major bibliographic utilities: the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC), the Washington Library Network (WLN), and the University of Toronto Library Automation Systems (UTLAS). (FM)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Library Networks

Denenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Discusses the need for standards allowing computer-to-computer communication and gives examples of technical issues. The seven-layer framework of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is explained and illustrated. Sidebars feature public data networks and Recommendation X.25, OSI standards, OSI layer functions, and a glossary.…
Descriptors: Diagrams, Information Networks, Information Systems, Models
Matthews, Joseph R. – American Libraries, 1980
Briefly describes the origin and development of some major online bibliographic utilities, including the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC), the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), the University of Toronto Library Automation Systems (UTLAS), and the Washington Library Network (WLN). (FM)
Descriptors: Databases, History, Information Networks, Information Retrieval

Ferrington, Gary; Anderson-Inman, Lynne – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1996
Defines five core concepts of media literacy. Discusses media education and describes the Media Literacy On-Line Project on the World Wide Web. Lists additional resources for media literacy. (SR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Networks, Media Literacy, Online Systems
Travica, Bob; Hogan, Matthew – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Describes a study of the current state of computer networks in the countries of the former Soviet Union (X-USSR). Four wide area networks are described; network uses and services are examined; social effects of computer networks are considered; and the development of the computer and telecommunications industry in X-USSR countries is discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks

Denenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Vendors implementing Standard Network Interconnection (SNI) protocols for computer to computer communications can now test their implementation against the Linked Systems Project/SNI Test Facility developed by Library of Congress. The facility is intended to verify correct functioning of SNI protocols for Open System Interconnection (OSI) layers.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Information Networks, Information Systems
Jack, Robert F. – Database, 1984
Describes a computer-based information retrieval and electronic messaging system produced by Control Data Corporation now being used by government agencies and other organizations. Background of Local Government Information Network (LOGIN), database structure, types of LOGIN units, searching LOGIN (intersect, display, and list commands), and how…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services

Waldstein, R. K. – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Presents a broad overview of the components that are needed to implement the "library" command, an online system command of the Library Network which allows American Telephone and Telegraph employees to access library services remotely. Types of requests that are handled are detailed and the library network environment is described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Design, Information Networks, Information Seeking, Information Services