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Peer reviewedLearn, Larry L.; Carpenter, George L. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Provides background and insight into the totally new telecommunications network recently implemented by OCLC, as well as steps taken to assure that catastrophic events at critical carrier-network locations or disruptive cuts in carrier cable facilities do not result in widespread service outages for OCLC users. (four references) (DB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Libraries
Charnetski, J. R. – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Discusses the use of firewalls for library intranets, highlighting the move from mainframes to PCs, security issues and firewall architecture, and operating systems. Provides a glossary of basic networking terms and a bibliography of suggested reading. (PEN)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer System Design
Fong, Yem S. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1997
In 1996, the Colorado Library Resource Sharing and Information Access Board initiated a project to explore a patron-initiated interlibrary loan (ILL) system utilizing the ACLIN (Access Colorado Library Information Network) infrastructure and interfacing with local catalogs, remote databases, and bibliographic utilities. This report summarizes the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Databases
Download full textLong, Jennifer M. – 1997
Job advertisements listed in "American Libraries" and "Library Hotline" from January 1993 to January 1997 and archived through the Hypertext Archives for LIBJOBS from August 1995 to January 1997 were examined to determine the job opportunities and qualifications for systems librarians. The job opportunities were analyzed in…
Descriptors: Careers, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Employment Qualifications
McCallon, Mark – 1993
The availability of serials through databases has provided libraries with a new format for acquiring information. The extent to which the growth in electronic databases can help the librarian control costs while meeting the demand of accrediting agencies was studied through an exploratory survey of the 48 specialized accrediting agencies of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedHearty, John; Smith, Robert – Information Services and Use, 1993
Describes the strategic plan developed for reference services offered by OCLC Online Computer Library Center to provide easier access to, and use of, information and knowledge. Topics addressed include the environment of libraries and publishers, including budgets, networks, and pricing, and future plans, including an emphasis on online products.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Budgeting, Computer Networks
Sodipe, R. O. – 1996
Nigeria is faced with developmental problems, most of which can be solved with the aid of scientific and technological information contained in books, journals and patents, largely obtainable from the advanced countries. There are academic and research institutions generating information that could enhance the economic development of the country…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Communications, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
Moon, Fletcher F. – 1995
The CREATE Network (Computer Resource Educational Access in Tennessee Education) brought together library professionals from Tennessee's seven historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for purposes of training and implementation of library applications of computer-based information technology. Annual training seminars were held at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Black Colleges, Computer Networks
National Educational Computing Conference. – 1997
These conference proceedings report on the current trends, practices, and research in the field of educational technology. Papers and project descriptions are included on the following topics: digital portfolios; United Nations convention for children's rights; virtual communities and classrooms; study strategies; e-mail communication across the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
