Discusses legal, political, and economic implications of technological advancement that may affect the operations and services of libraries. The emphasis is international; however, many problems have national counterparts. Included is a description of ownership and copyright problems experienced by the international MARC network. (Author/RAA)

Examination of the relationship among librarians, independent scholarly publishers, and scholars as natural partners in the creation and dissemination of knowledge highlights traditional functions and the disruption of the relationship caused by new technologies of electronic publishing and information networks. Ways of dealing constructively with…

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…

Discusses changes in libraries brought about by economic pressures, technological advancement of communication systems, the computer, network development, and the new information environment, including the trend toward individual user oriented services, and information brokerages. (MBR)

Major trends in library technology and technology in general, as indicated by information gathered through internal development work at the Dallas Public Library, professional readings, and interviews with experts, are discussed. Trends covered are: (1) internal library services focusing on a total systems approach to library automation; (2)…

Proposes major revisions of MARC in order to allow bibliographic records to maximize the benefits of computer databases and high-speed data networks, and suggests a strategic plan for libraries to enable an organic transformation to be made from current MARC-based cataloging to object-oriented cataloging. Numerous figures present cataloging…

Presents overview of developments in telecommunications, noting their effects on the role of the library as information center. Television growth, videodisc technology, library uses for interactive videodisc (storage and display of mixed media, programed instruction, storage of visual materials, and text), videotex, and teletext are highlighted.…

Examines the workings of the existing system of computer data bases for technical and scientific information in the United States and raises questions about developing a public national information network. (JMF)

The first of two volumes of a conference proceedings, this document contains the welcome, the opening, the keynote addresses, and the invited papers, as well as a submitted paper by John Gillam which was not available for publication in the pre-prints (Volume 2) prior to the conference. Three addresses are not included in these proceedings and…

Changes in library services due to advancing information technology constitute a revolution comparable to invention of the printing press. Democratization of access to knowledge is a positive development, but it should not be confused with democratization of knowledge. This is where any system of information networking may be misleading; in…

This collection of papers addresses the impact of rapidly changing telecommunications technology on libraries. A brief introduction by James L. Divilbiss sets the stage for the following papers: (1) "Making Sense of New Technologies and New Legislation" (Joseph Ford); (2) "Selection and Use of Telecommunications Consultants for…

This essay reassesses various predictions made 10 years ago concerning the replacement of print on paper by electronic publication in light of what has actually taken place in the ensuing decade. A summary of earlier observations, stages of change, electronic publishing and publications, and changes in libraries are highlighted. (EJS)

Examines a multiplicity of issues that must be considered as features are taken from two existing systems--libraries and computing centers--and used in moving toward the integrated information support system of the future. Discussion covers indexing, conversion, access, security, costs, changes in the workplace, and challenges of transition. (EJS)

Discusses how standards have shaped libraries in the past and how technological advancement, information standards, and the development of information networks will shape libraries of the future. Librarians and vendors are encouraged to develop a vision of this networked future and become informed about the role standards will play. (EA)

Discusses the concept of cyberspace, defines three different levels that have been or will be attained, and compares it with mediaspace; examines the concept of virtualization, particularly the virtual library, and defines three different levels; and describes the concepts of cybrarians, cyberocracy, and cyberology. (Contains seven references.)…