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Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Compares pricing of seven CD-ROM-based public access catalog systems for libraries of diverse sizes and groupings. Other features of the systems are outlined in the broad areas of database preparation, indexing, database updates, hardware, information retrieval, library controlled elements, interlibrary loan, reports, user support, future…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Library Automation, Online Catalogs

Harrison, Nancy; Murphy, Brower – Library Hi Tech, 1987
BiblioFile Intelligent Catalog is a CD-ROM-based public access catalog system which incorporates graphics and sound to provide a multisensory interface and artificial intelligence techniques to increase search precision. The system can be updated frequently and inexpensively by linking hard disk drives to CD-ROM optical drives. (MES)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems, Online Catalogs

Bills, Linda G.; Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Compares features of user interfaces for CD-ROM public access catalogs by six vendors: (1) Auto-Graphics; (2) Brodart; (3) General Research Corp.; (4) Library Corporation; (5) Library Systems and Services, Inc.; and (5) Marcive. Brief evaluations of the products are included, and detailed descriptions of each are appended. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems, Online Catalogs

Bills, Linda; Helgerson, Linda – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Compares database characteristics, access, display, editing, new records, hard copy products, hardware, and price of CD-ROM catalog production products from seven vendors: Gaylord Information Systems; General Research Corporation; The Library Corporation; OCLC; Solinet; Utlas; and the Western Library Network. (MES)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Databases, Guidelines

Brunner, Theodore F. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Discussion of electronic resources in the humanities highlights the history and development of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, an electronic data bank of ancient Greek literature from the classical and postclassical periods. Data entry is discussed, hardware is described, and implications for the humanities and other disciplines are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Full Text Databases, Greek Literature, Humanities, Information Technology

Bills, Linda G.; Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Reports information gathered from eight vendors on the preparation of bibliographic data for CD-ROM public access catalogs: (1) sources of bibliographic records; (2) duplicate record handling; (3) holdings and location information; (4) maintaining the database; (5) authority control; (7) record corrections; (7) extraction of subsets; (8)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Database Design

Hegarty, Kevin – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Describes the development of a CD-ROM public access catalog (CD-PAC)-circulation system interface at the Tacoma (Washington) Public Library. Cost considerations, advantages and disadvantages, access time, and currency of the CD-PAC are discussed. Sidebars cover CD-ROM and the library market, future technologies, and comparisons of prices for…
Descriptors: Costs, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Library Automation

Dugan, Robert E.; Ouderkirk, Jane – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Details the design, financial support, organizational structure, and evolution of a program to facilitate the automation of small public libraries in Massachusetts and to promote resource sharing among those libraries. A sidebar by Governor Dukakis expresses his views on the role and importance of libraries. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Networks, Library Role, Microcomputers

Nelson, Robert; Kummerer, Melissa – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Provides a historical review of EBSCO Industries' development and services and discusses future directions. Highlights include serials subscription services; the influence of technology; library standards; a new company division, EBSCO Publishing; CD-ROM products; full-text documents; and a cooperative project with the British Library. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Full Text Databases, Library Automation, Library Standards

Pack, Thomas; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1994
University Microfilms International (UMI) collects, creates, and preserves information from the fields of business, education, engineering, social science, and the popular media and makes it available in print and microform, as well as online, on CD-ROM, and on magnetic tape. The company also develops integrated information delivery systems. (KRN)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Database Producers, Full Text Databases, Information Storage

Epler, Doris M.; Cassel, Richard E. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Describes ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA, a statewide program structured around school libraries which has two objectives: (1) production of a union catalog to facilitate resource identification and retrieval, and (2) development of automated support capabilities within the libraries served by the project. The CD-ROM microcomputer technology used, Le Pac, is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Online Catalogs

Hartman, Joel L.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the Bradley Library Information Support System (BLISS), a comprehensive local area network designed to provide library users with electronic information access and management services to support Bradley University (Illinois). System architecture is explained; and six sidebars provide more detailed information on various services, the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases

Sugnet, Chris, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Explores the future of library automation from the perspective of online vendors. The discussions cover CD-ROM, online catalog, and gateway technologies, together with such issues as standards, cooperation, and cost effectiveness. The emphasis is on problems that must be conquered if these technologies are to reach their potential. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Expert Systems

Bolin, Robert L. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Provides detailed instructions for setting up general purpose CD-ROM workstations using IBM compatible microcomputers and tells how to make CD-ROM disks available to the general user. Use of standardized hardware and software, utility programs, DOS batch files, a shell program, and a hypertext program at the University of Idaho Library are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Databases

Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Discussion of factors to consider in purchasing a personal computer covers present and future needs, computing environments, memory, processing performance, disk size, and display quality. Issues such as bundled systems, where and when to purchase, and vendor support are addressed; and an annotated bibliography of 28 recent articles is included.…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
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