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Peer reviewedHill, Janet Swan – College and Research Libraries, 1981
An investigation of the feasibility of using a computer-assisted decentralized bibliographic control system to build a comprehensive, consistent national database for use in a national library network used the Northwestern On-line Total Integrated System to establish a center for African materials at Northwestern University. Eleven references are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Databases, Decentralization
Peer reviewedBranscomb, Lewis C.; Rogers, A. Robert – College and Research Libraries, 1981
The five critical years in the development of OCLC (1951-56), the culmination of a century of cooperation between Ohio's colleges and universities, are used to underscore its expansion into a bibliographic utility interconnecting 2400 institutions in the United States and Canada. There are 19 references. (RAA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Catalogs, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedStratford, Jean Slemmons – College and Research Libraries, 1984
This paper analyzes 27 English language published articles and monographic works which present comparisons of the online systems of OCLC and Research Libraries Group (RLIN) and discuss their effect upon library programs. A description of the literature, conflicting perceptions, and system advantages and disadvantages are highlighted. (25…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedDale, Doris Cruger – College and Research Libraries, 1981
A survey of community college libraries found that they retain traditional bibliographic practices, there is little commonality in the organization of audiovisual materials, and librarians are undecided about participation in computerized library networks. AACR2 seems to have gained acceptance. A summary of the results and three references are…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Classification, College Libraries
Peer reviewedGwinn, Nancy E.; Mosher, Paul H. – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Describes collection evaluation tool available to Research Libraries Group (RLG) institutions which provides overview, arranged by subject, of existing collection strengths and future collecting intensities of RLG members. Antecedents of the tool and an online version are discussed. Seven references, definitions of collecting levels, and language…
Descriptors: Consortia, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Associations
Peer reviewedFrederick, Janet – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes a national plan for university libraries in Brazil that recommends a center for computerized cataloging, standard cataloging formats, and the development of an online library network. Discussion focuses on problems associated with online network implementation, such as computer import restrictions, changes in government agencies, and a…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
