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Matthews, Fred W. – 1979
This paper describes an automated card catalog system, developed for the Dartmouth Regional Library in Nova Scotia, which uses records of selected fixed-length fields; it is proposed as a prototype for a system meeting the needs of a public library system with a collection size of about 100,000 items. The costs of operating a catalog system based…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Twitchell, Anne; Sprehn, Mary – 1976
An evaluation of the Ohio College Library Center's (OCLC) proposed Serials Control Subsystem was undertaken to determine what effect the system would have on the operation of the Serials Department at the University of South Florida (USF) Library. The system would consist of three components: 1) claiming--identifying missing issues and generating…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes
Buckland, Lawrence F.; Madden, Mary – 1972
From experimental work performed, and reported upon in this document, it is concluded that converting the New York State Library (NYSL) shelf list sample to machine readable form, and searching this shelf list using a remote access catalog are technically sound concepts though the capital costs of data conversion and system installation will be…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Online Systems
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Assesses the status of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), focusing on its membership, financial problems, new headquarters, terminal equipment, Videotex possibilities, and relationship with regional library networks. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Input Output Devices
Epstein, Susan Baerg – Library Journal, 1983
Discusses concerns of librarians entering field of library automation emphasizing issues surrounding automated circulation control systems and online catalogs. Factors which have contributed to dramatic growth in these areas are enumerated: MARC II format, reduced computer costs, commercial vendors, scarce resources, and turnkey systems. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Information Storage, Library Automation
Hewitt, Joe A.; Gleim, David E. – American Libraries, 1979
Discusses closing card catalogs in research libraries in terms of feasibility and cost effectiveness and argues for continuing the catalog. Techniques for integrating the new headings into existing card catalogs, and the advantages of delaying the switchover are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Change Strategies, Computer Output Microfilm, Cost Effectiveness

Pearce, Linda; Westell, Mary – Technical Services Quarterly, 1988
Describes a project to convert and make available current MARC records in a local online file. The procedure described involves obtaining records from the National Library's Canadian MARC Record Distribution Service, Mounting the Records on DOBIS, and transferring them for ordering and cataloging purposes. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Port, Idelle; Matthews, Joseph – 1980
This examination of the feasibility of implementing an automated circulation system within San Mateo County's Peninsula Library System (PLS) was undertaken to determine if the system should automate material circulation systemwide in order to reduce operating costs while improving circulation procedures and increasing patron access to system…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility Studies, Library Automation, Library Circulation
Hoadley, Irene Braden, Ed.; Thorson, A. Robert, Ed. – 1973
The Ohio State Libraries hosted an institute to involve participants in a discussion of the Library Circulation System (LCS). Five papers were presented which were devoted to: (1) the historical background and philosophy surrounding the decision of The Ohio State University Libraries to involve themselves in the field of automation; (2) the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Conference Reports, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Harrell, Charles B. – 1978
This report for an automated circulation control system to replace the currently used automated off-line batch system discusses the general requirements for the requested system, the equipment needed, the planned uses and design of the proposed system, its utilization, its expected benefits, its estimated costs, the alternatives considered, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility Studies, Information Retrieval

Madden, Mary A. – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
This examination of the acquisitions services offered by networks, the not-for-profit bibliographic services, stresses significant characteristics inherent in their structure and functions, and contrasts advantages and disadvantages for individual libraries. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Networks, Information Services, Library Acquisition
MacDonald, R. W. – 1984
This report presents results from Phase 1 of the British Columbia Library Network (BCLN) Project, which included the installation and evaluation of a comprehensive library cataloging system using the University of Victoria Computing Center IBM 4341 computer. Evaluation included actual use of the system, performance and cost studies, feature and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Shoffner, Ralph M.; Madden, Mary A. – 1980
This study compares the three versions of DOBIS (Dartmunder Bibliothekssystem) that are currently running in Canada and the Washington Library Network (WLN) systems in order to determine which one is the most appropriate to replicate in support of the British Columbia Library Network (BCLN). Comparisons of systems costs and operating features, the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Feasibility Studies

Peters, Stephen H.; Butler, Douglas J. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Provides detailed model to be used to select most effective method for accomplishing library catalog retrospective conversion. The random sample, gathering information, and steps in project to be costed (searching, verification and editing, coding and input of nonhits, and obtaining final records) are discussed. Examples and eleven references are…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Databases, Library Automation

Dagold, Mary S. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1983
Study of advantages, disadvantages, and costs to small two-year college library of participation in online cataloging network concludes that networking is too expensive for smallest third of nation's libraries. Disadvantages include increased demands on professional staff time and cost in excess of $3.00 per title cataloged. Twenty-three…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation