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Markuson, Barbara Evans – American Libraries, 1978
Covers some general developments in circulation technology, vendor and network approaches to circulation, problem areas, and some hints on system procurement. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment, Guidelines, Librarians
Webb, Terry D. – American Libraries, 1987
Comparison of the use in libraries of open systems--a configuration of software and hardware components from separate vendors linked by interfaces--and integrated systems considers selection of services; reliability; relationships with vendors; time needed to implement systems; and overall effectiveness of both approaches. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems, Online Systems
Reed-Scott, Jutta – American Libraries, 1985
This review of the process of retrospective conversion (recon)--conversion of existing bibliographic records into machine-readable form--notes options and services (bibliographic utilities, commercial vendors); new technologies (microcomputer and optical-disc-based systems); collaboration and a coordinated recon strategy; cooperative efforts; and…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Systems, Library Administration, Library Automation
Sleeth, Jim; LaRue, James – American Libraries, 1983
Preliminary description of design of electronic library and home information delivery system highlights potentials of personal computer interface program (applying for service, assuring that users are valid, checking for measures, searching, locating titles) and incorporation of concepts used in other information systems (security checks,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Cochrane, Pauline A.; And Others – American Libraries, 1984
In this fifth course installment, the impact of technological developments on subject access is discussed. Expert opinions concerning trends in online catalogs, information storage, information generation, the user interface, library use of computer technology, subject access to pictorial materials, user friendly access sytems, and quicker access…
Descriptors: Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Library Automation
Buschman, John – American Libraries, 1990
Discusses the role of information technology in libraries and suggests that more questions need to be asked about its proper role. Topics discussed include the relationship of technological advances to social progress; private versus public sector control; changing values of librarianship; social and political implications; and access to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Technology, Library Automation, Political Issues
King, Patricia Miller – American Libraries, 1993
Describes the historical development of the Schlesinger Library, which was founded at Radcliffe College (Massachusetts) to document the lives and achievements of women. Topics discussed include funding, users, programs for the public, oral history projects, exhibitions, the culinary collection and research on food and food history, and the impact…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Exhibits, Females, Food
Chepesiuk, Ron – American Libraries, 1998
Describes services offered at the Dag Hammarskjold Library at the United Nations (UN). Highlights include adopting new technology for a virtual library; the international law collection which is now accessible through the World Wide Web; UN depository libraries; material available on the Internet; the Optical Disk System, a storage/retrieval…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Depository Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Information Management