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Vavrek, Bernard; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1986
Effects of computerized systems in libraries are explored in five articles. The first discusses reasons why maintaining a collection of resources is strengthened rather than weakened by the existence of online databases. The remaining four describe the implementation and use of microcomputers in high school, elementary school, and academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Chartrand, Robert Lee; And Others – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1987
A series of 11 articles describes information technologies being used in the U.S. Congress, the impact of these technologies, and possible future developments. Included are a chronology of key actions affecting congressional information support and a list of readings in information technology and Congress. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Databases
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Edwards, Denechia; Morley, Madonna; Potter, Derek; Stapleton, Jennifer – 1997
This document contains the information required to deliver a 1-semester course in microcomputing and document processing that is designed for students in grade 9. The document begins with a course rationale, brief course description, list of course objectives, and list of 14 teaching strategies and suggestions for business educators to use to…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Correspondence, Business Education, Business English
Andronik, Catherine M., Ed. – 1998
This compilation of 116 articles by practicing library media specialists covers a variety of topics related to the operation and management of school media centers. The articles are arranged in eight broad areas: (1) organization and management (14 articles); (2) planning (9 articles); (3) personnel and evaluation (21 articles); (4) budget (12…
Descriptors: Authors, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology, Inservice Education
Glantz, Shelley – Book Report, 1997
Responding to an informal survey, 96 media specialists named favorite software, CD-ROMs, and online sites. This article lists automation packages, electronic encyclopedias, CD-ROMs, electronic magazine indexes, CD-ROM and online database services, electronic sources of current events, laser disks for grades 6-12, word processing programs for…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Encyclopedias
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Turner, Tom A. – Georgia Librarian, 1996
Describes two special libraries which operate as branch libraries of the University of Georgia and which deal entirely with marine sciences. Topics include historical background; meeting the information needs of researchers and educators; responsibilities of the librarians; networked resources and library automation; access via the Internet; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Branch Libraries, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)
Nelson, Nancy – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Summarizes issues raised at a seminar on electronic libraries that was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Topics discussed include network development; CD-ROM; technology costs; the relationship between academic computing centers and libraries; development of a national Information Infrastructure (II); digital library systems…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Centers, Computer Networks
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Fidler, Linda M.; Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1994
Discusses and compares the incorporation of technology by larger public libraries in Canada and the United States. Technology mentioned includes online public access catalogs; remote and local online database searching; microcomputers and software for public use; and fax, voice mail, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf and Teletype writer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
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Everhart, Nancy – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1994
Describes a study of high school library media specialists that compared time spent on various work activities in libraries with and without automated circulation systems to examine automation vendors' claims that implementation of their systems will save time. Implications for library media educators are suggested. (Contains 19 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, High Schools, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing
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Hurt, Charlene – Information Technology and Libraries, 1995
Describes efforts by academic libraries in Virginia to increase resource sharing through new technological developments. Highlights include cooperative collection development; software designed for resource sharing; regional electronic resources centers; workstations; interfaces to connect online catalogs; patron-initiated interlibrary loans; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Higher Education
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Nuckolls, Karen A.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Four articles address human factors in libraries, including (1) working with staff and users during library automation; (2) the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism when assessing reference staff and collections; (3) a mentoring program for librarians undergoing tenure review; and (4) patron privacy and the accountability of the reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), Accountability, Cultural Pluralism
Book Report, 1992
Presents a variety of opinions on the impact of computer-related technology on junior and senior high school libraries. Highlights include the relationship between librarians and teachers, including teacher training; keeping informed about new technologies; popular software and CD-ROM products; ordering procedures; copyright issues; the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Copyrights, Educational Technology
Squire, Deborah L. – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1992
Describes the Databases in Schools conferences for 1989, 1990, and 1991, which addressed instruction for and use of CD-ROM and online databases in elementary and secondary school libraries. Highlights include restructured school library media collections, including electronic access and library systems and networks; the need for adequate…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Conferences, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1992
Presents an annotated bibliography of materials relating to school library media specialists in the following areas: the school library media specialist and the curriculum; library services and automation; teacher and student satisfaction and the library environment; challenged library materials; the principal and the media specialist; and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Censorship, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Curriculum Development
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Intner, Sheila S. – Catholic Library World, 1991
Discusses changes in information management and their effects on technical services librarians. Topics discussed include changes at the Library of Congress; the development of national and international bibliographic systems; expansion of local library catalogs; commercial full text databases for end users; new roles for professional librarians;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change, Curriculum Development, Full Text Databases
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