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Nelson Associates, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1966
This document examines the feasibility of including school and college libraries in a public library centralized processing system proposed in LI 000 343, "Centralized Processing for the Public Libraries of New York State" (Nelson Associates for the New York State Library, 1966). It is concluded that school and college libraries should…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Feasibility Studies, Library Acquisition
Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA. – 1967
The conclusions of this report are (1) that elementary and secondary public and private school libraries in New York would benefit greatly from a centralized book processing and cataloging center and (2) that school library centralized processing should be coordina"ed with either the public libraries or the university libraries in the state.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Centralization, College Libraries, Feasibility Studies
Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA. – 1968
A study was conducted to examine the basic concepts of the Orlando Processing Center and its state-wide goals, followed by recommendations for a future course of action. The report is divided into three parts--a survey of public libraries in the area, a study of the Orlando Processing Center, and an examination of processing needs in Florida, with…
Descriptors: Automation, Centralization, College Libraries, Library Cooperation
Shepard, Marietta Daniels – Wilson Libr Bull, 1970
A discussion of the problems U.S. librarians and educators face in dealing with Spanish-speaking children and adults; and a description of Project LEER, a program to aid school and public libraries in the selection, procurement, and processing of books in Spanish. (JB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingualism, Foreign Language Books, Library Acquisition
Mitchell, George – 1975
A number of questions are raised and discussed with reference to displaying for the library client the relevant facts about a work in microform in such a way that the client knows exactly where to find it. The following questions are addressed: 1) whether to use a subject-classification system, a form-code/accession-numbering system, or some…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Classification, Codification
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Khan, Marta; Tague, Jean – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Results of survey from National Library of Canada designed to assess use of Canadian Cataloging-in-Publication program reveal that major differences in depth of cataloging, sources of information, and elements included in cataloging record exist among university, public, school, and special libraries, and between libraries in Quebec and elsewhere…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Dean, John, Ed. – 1969
A seminar on standards for libraries in West Africa was held in April 1967. This proceedings volume presents the papers given by each of the participants. Discussed are the standards for collections, facilities, staff, technical processes and services for public, school, university and special libraries. The purpose was to focus upon the nature,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Conference Reports, Foreign Countries, Librarians
ERIC Clearinghouse on Library and Information Sciences, Minneapolis, Minn. – 1969
This annotated bibliography of 104 library surveys and development plans at the state or national level published since 1965 is based on the collection of the ERIC Clearinghouse for Library and Information Sciences. It includes most of the post-1965 titles listed in Galen E. Rike's "Statewide Library Surveys and Development Plans, An Annotated…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, County Libraries, Institutional Libraries, Library Cooperation
Bills, Linda G. – 1984
From January 1980 through December 1982 the Illinois Valley Library System (IVLS) and 33 of its participating libraries conducted an experimental project to test the costs and benefits of OCLC use in small and medium-sized libraries. This report, one of eight describing the results of the OCLC Experimental Project, examines interlibrary loan…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Catalogs, Library Cooperation
ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources, Syracuse, NY. – 1984
Twelve articles and reports published between 1982 and 1984 and cited in "Resources in Education" and "Current Index to Journals in Education" are listed in this bibliography on the use of microcomputers for technical processes in libraries. Topics included are communications software for microcomputers; software for…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Input Output Devices
Nassau Library System, Garden City, NY. – 1975
Situated in the Manor Oaks Elementary School, the Hillside Public Library (HPL) serves as a joint school and public library. At the request of its board of trustees, a comprehensive survey of HPL operations was conducted by the Nassau County Library System. This report presents the findings of this survey, which are to be used in future planning.…
Descriptors: Facility Utilization Research, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Expenditures
Gotanda, Masae; And Others – 1982
An online circulation system--ULISYS (the Universal Library System Ltd.) manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)--is being installed in the Hawaii State Library, Kaneohe Regional Library, Kailua Community Library and Waimanalo Community/School Library. These libraries are the first users of a statewide online circulation system…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Check Lists, Flow Charts, Library Administration
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Elsweiler, John A., Jr.; And Others – Library Software Review, 1990
Presents summaries of 12 papers presented at the 1990 Computers in Libraries Conference. Topics discussed include online searching; microcomputer-based serials management; microcomputer-based workstations; online public access catalogs (OPACs); multitype library networking; CD-ROM searches; locally mounted online databases; collection evaluation;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Intner, Sheila S.; Weihs, Jean – 1996
Introducing cataloging students, beginning catalogers, copy catalogers, and department administrators to the principles of cataloging, classification, and indexing, this revised text provides a simple, solid foundation for standard practices of cataloging and bibliographic control in the United States and Canada. The book reviews major…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging