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Peer reviewedTenopir, Carol – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This article reviews and evaluates literature dealing with choosing software for creation of microcomputer-based in-house databases in the information center. Sections on purchasing versus programing, directories of software, evaluation of software, and sources for software descriptions or reviews are included. Appendices list microcomputer…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Information Centers, Merchandise Information
Peer reviewedFosdick, Howard – Special Libraries, 1983
Microcomputer programing languages BASIC, Pascal, and PL/1 are characterized and contrasted in terms of suitability for library and textual processing needs. Issues pertaining to choice of programing languages for library microcomputing are discussed. Fifty-one references and tables rating languages on basis of number of string functions and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Centers, Libraries
Peer reviewedDaehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputer hardware and software, telecommunications methods, and advanced library methods to create a specialized information center's database of literature relating to farm machinery and food processing. Systems and services (electronic messaging, serials control, database creation, cataloging, collections, circulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
