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Peer reviewedSnure, Karen R. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
In February 1991, OCLC tested its newly developed product--the FirstSearch Catalog. Designed distinctly for the end user, FirstSearch is an online computer system providing access to a variety of databases. By October 1991, the system was made commercially available to all OCLC member libraries. The Ohio State University served as a test site for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Information Retrieval, Online Systems
Peer reviewedLawrence, Gregory W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economics and Statistics System, a joint venture between the Alfred R. Mann Library at Cornell University and three USDA economic agencies which is available via the World Wide Web. Library support for remote users is highlighted, including acquisitions, cataloging, reference, and technical…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Agriculture, Cataloging, Economics
Peer reviewedLofback, Chris – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the Clearwater (Florida) Public Library Web site which was created as a response to the growing use of the Internet for accessing information. Topics include design considerations; users; text-based navigation links; access speed; ease of use; value-added service; what information and services to include; and future possibilities. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
