Discusses the development of the information science program in the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid in relation to the history of the department. Topics discussed include changes in the university library system from a central library to a network of libraries; library automation; government's role; and teaching and research tasks. (nine…

Describes a survey of 100 academic libraries that are not members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) which was conducted to determine how many libraries had individual automated workstations for their professional catalogers. Costs and types of equipment are discussed, and the impact of such workstations on productivity, costs, and…

Discusses retrospective catalog conversion from the viewpoint of a law firm library. Topics discussed include reasons for retrospective conversion; preplanning; suggestions for the selection of software; conducting an inventory of the collection; sources of MARC bibliographic records; setting up an online public access catalog; and marketing…

Describes a survey of 33 Research Libraries Group (RLG) academic libraries that was conducted to determine the extent to which they were involved in the use, collection, and support of machine-readable text files used in textual analysis. A selected bibliography of research in computer-aided textual analysis is included. (69 references) (LRW)

Describes the use of microcomputer-based voice mail, or automated answering, in libraries. The technology utilized by the systems is described, costs are discussed, features for outgoing and incoming messages are explained, branching capabilities are described, and two vendors who can supply microcomputer-based voice mail units are listed. (LRW)

Analyzes the skill acquisition sequence in using a software package and proposes advent models for investigating patterns of user interaction with information systems. The use of transaction log data is explained, advent function analysis is described, and tests of the models on longitudinal data are discussed. (26 references) (LRW)

Discusses some of the factors that librarians should consider when planning to automate their libraries. These factors include vendor and systems selection; equipment; support; additional costs; and time. Seven tips to avoid common automation pitfalls are also given. (MAB)

Reviews the NOTIS "Acquisition Self-Paced Study Guide," designed to teach the inexperienced user the basic features of the NOTIS acquisition module, with references to the "NOTIS Acquisition User Guide" for those who need further study. Contents of the self-paced guide are listed. (EA)

Reviews literature from 1992 that focused on issues concerning acquisitions. Highlights include acquisitions organization; conference reports; pricing issues and budgetary concerns; vendor performance; electronic publishing; automation; and acquisitions abroad. Issues of access versus ownership, copyright, and storage of electronic media are…

Introduces five articles on digital libraries by reviewing related legislation, information networking improvements, efforts to plan a virtual national digital library, and key challenges. The articles are briefly described, and short biographies of the authors are provided. (Contains 10 references.) (KRN)

Reviews the 1992 literature on CD-ROM and its impact on libraries. An international perspective is offered; topics include pricing issues, industry reorganization, effects on library policies and practices, U.S. government publishing, and the multimedia market. A bibliography of 26 books and 388 articles, with a subject guide, is included.…

Describes the development and current status of KORMARC (Korean Machine Readable MARC) format; explains the characteristics of the KORMARC format; discusses the role and influence of KORMARC on the development of library automation in Korea; and suggests prospects for the future, including a library network. (14 references) (LRW)

Discussion of the role of systems librarians (i.e., librarians responsible for library computer systems) reports the results of a survey of academic libraries that examined the duties and responsibilities performed by systems librarians and the knowledge level and skill level required by new systems librarians. (four references) (LRW)

Explores educational structure shifts in Netherlands banking caused by technological developments. A cross-section analysis of 100 local banks shows that diffusion of office automation has positively affected the skill level and share of vocationally skilled workers. Automated banks also use recruitment policies to adjust skill structure more…

The paper proposes a zero concept, health-oriented approach to applying informatics to two health care problems: first, the lack of easily understood and used terminology linking health problems and interventions to the concept of "health"; and second, the lack of a unifying principle on which to base all aspects of health care. (DB)