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Thompson, Susan – Journal of Access Services, 2015
Libraries have become increasingly interested in studying the use of spaces within their buildings. Traditional methods for tracking library building use, such as gate counts, provide little information on what patrons do once they are in the library; therefore, new methods for studying space usage are being developed. Particularly promising are…
Descriptors: Libraries, Observation, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Grosch, Audrey N. – Electronic Library, 1983
Addresses concept of automated library systems as integration of traditional bibliographic transaction processing applications and advanced office systems. Functional application distribution for this system is discussed using Computer Consoles, Inc., Office Power and Prime Computer, Inc., and Prime Office Automation System to show office…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
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Boss, Richard W. – Electronic Library, 1985
This overview of local library online systems that integrate several functions covers functional integration, benefits of integrated systems, turnkey systems, minicomputer and microcomputer-based systems, interfacing automated systems, types of interfaces, linking homogenous and heterogeneous systems, role of vendors, library applications, linking…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Networks, Information Systems
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Daehn, 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
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
Metrics Research Corp., Atlanta, GA. – 1982
A study of the libraries cooperating in the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Interlibrary Loan Network compared alternative equipment and communications scenarios which would satisfy the functions desired by the libraries. The dominant communications need identified through a survey of network participants was the sending of interlibrary loan requests among…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Design Requirements, Feasibility Studies
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Two papers on library and information activities in developing nations, particularly in India and other Asian countries, were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. In "IFLA in Asia: A Review of the Work of the Regional Section for Asia," Edward Lim Huck Tee (Malaysia) describes the low…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developing Nations, Information Services, International Organizations
Nolte, James – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Describes the components--hardware, software and applications, CD-ROM and online reference resources, and telecommunications links--of an electronic library workstation in use at Clarkson University (Potsdam, New York). Data manipulation, a hypothetical research scenario, and recommended workstation capabilities are also discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer System Design