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Wyatt, Neal – Library Journal, 2009
Libraries are not so unlike market giants Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora. Despite their significantly different business models and missions, they share an interest in facilitating the search for information, including what to read, view, and listen to next. Librarians, too, want their patrons to be able to use their tools to make connections among…
Descriptors: Libraries, Online Systems, Librarians, Access to Information
Fagan, Jody Condit – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Pipes is an interactive data aggregator and manipulator that lets you mashup your favorite online data sources. Pipes could be used to "combine many feeds into one, then sort, filter and translate to create your ultimate custom feed. In this article, the author describes how to use Yahoo! Pipes. The author shares what she has learned in…
Descriptors: Online Systems, Access to Information, Online Searching, Internet
Welsh, William J. – 1976
These remarks are based on the Association's cooperative library study finding that two-thirds of the southeastern libraries are already participating in cooperative programs. Libraries must now exploit these avenues of cooperation, especially with the Library of Congress. Cooperative projects in automation such as CONSER, COMARC, and RLG are…
Descriptors: Databases, Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Malinconico, S. Michael – Library Journal, 1983
Discusses the negotiation of a purchase contract agreement between a library and vendor's sale representative for the purchase of an automated system. Vendor ploys and the negotiation process--selecting important issues, establishing tentative position on issues, developing alternatives, reaching agreement on all contract terms--are noted. Eleven…
Descriptors: Bids, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Libraries

Pierce, Anton R.; Taylor, Joe K. – Journal of Library Automation, 1978
A model to calculate the costs of automated cataloging systems based on cataloging copy in a system's data base is developed. The costs derived by the model for two systems, OCLC and BALLOTS, are compared to the costs of an existing manual system. (Author/KP)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Libraries
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1983
This discussion of microcomputers notes applications in libraries; the impact of microcomputers in the home, library, or office; and ways to combat static electricity in the work area. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Libraries, Library Automation, Microcomputers

Hayes, Robert M. – Library Trends, 1980
Identifies various facets of the use of consultants in library automation, including kinds of consultants, their roles, contexts in which they may be used, functional areas in which their values may differ, and equipment alternatives. A bibliography is provided. (FM)
Descriptors: Consultants, Libraries, Library Automation, Online Systems

McAllister, Caryl – Information Processing and Management, 1975
Presents an inexpensive search system which would be very easy to adapt to a library's data processing requirements and would give a smaller library the opportunity to go on-line. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Costs, Data Processing, Facsimile Transmission, Information Retrieval
Black, John B. – 1980
This outline of new technological developments and their applications in the library and information world considers innovations in three areas: automation, telecommunications, and the publishing industry. There is mention of the growth of online systems, minicomputers, microcomputers, and word processing; the falling costs of automation; the…
Descriptors: Information Networks, Information Services, Libraries, Library Automation
Bova, Phyllis V. – 1977
This report covers functional specifications for the OCLC Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Subsystem, designed to permit participating libraries to increase the availability of library resources to patrons by enabling these libraries to form, transmit, and fulfill loan requests more rapidly and effectively. It will provide rapid access to a large on-line…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans, Libraries, Library Automation
Epstein, Susan Baerg – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of factors contributing to successful procurement of automated library system focuses on preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) and elements included in the RFP--administrative requirements, functional requirements, performance requirements, reliability requirements, testing procedures, standardized response language, location table,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Libraries, Library Automation, Online Systems
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1983
In-house library databases or "private files" (online catalog, library-created indexes, citations to journal literature) are discussed, focusing on computer software directories, periodicals, general directories, and online directories as sources for information on computer software. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Directories, Libraries
Martin, Susan K. – American Libraries, 1979
The trend toward use of online bibliographic systems in libraries sets the stage for the discussion of standardized entry format and authority control in information input if maximum usefulness now and in the future is to be achieved. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Improvement, Information Processing, Libraries
Library Journal, 1992
This issue provides information on products and services for libraries from companies in North America, including a directory of products and services; a directory of suppliers; a shop-at-home supplier locator, organized by state or region; and a manufacturer's catalog and product showcase of paid advertisements. (LRW)
Descriptors: Advertising, Geographic Regions, Libraries, Library Automation

Sacco, Margaret T. – 1977
This report outlines the development of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) and considers some basic problems in OCLC shared cataloging--e.g., the uneven quality of input cataloging and increasing number of duplicate records. Summaries of findings from an OCLC evaluative study and two surveys of shared cataloging are presented. The report…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation