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Handley, Lee – 1976
Though many of the functions of libraries are analogous to functions performed in the business world, public libraries have been disadvantaged by their reluctance to adopt computer technology. Though costs have previously been prohibitive and lack of uniformity in library processes has made the use of the new technology awkward, recently-developed…
Descriptors: Computers, Library Automation, Library Expenditures, Library Networks
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1970
A plan of action by which library service and development in New York State can respond to rapid and dynamic changes in society is outlined. The program is based on the principles that any state resident has a right to convenient access to local libraries to meet his needs, that statewide library networks constitute the most efficient means to…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Veaner, Allen B., Ed.; Fasana, Paul J., Ed. – 1969
The conference was convened (1) to disseminate information on the development of Stanford's library automation project, and (2) to disseminate information on the several and joint library automation activities of Chicago, Columbia, and Stanford, and (3) to promote heated discussion and active exchange of ideas and problems between librarians,…
Descriptors: Automation, College Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Information Systems
Reynolds, Maryan E. – 1970
A network director is an individual who: is visionary yet practical; possesses understanding of the human animal; has good interpersonal relationships; is committed to the user not the institution; is knowledgeable in regard to the various types of participating institutions; recognizes the network must be built strength on strength; is a skillful…
Descriptors: Administration, Conferences, Information Networks, Library Cooperation
Licklider, Joseph C. R. – 1970
The first section briefly describes a library-information network of the kind that could exist at the end of this century if the society gave it a priority not often given to knowledge and understanding. The second section suggests that what the present library-information "system" most obviously lacks and most critically needs is the…
Descriptors: Conferences, Information Networks, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
American Libraries, 1976
Briefly describes BALLOTS (Bibliographic Automation of Large Library Operations using a Time-sharing System). (PF)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Library Networks, Library Technical Processes

Rayman, Ronald – RQ, 1978
Although the ILL subsystem of OCLC is not yet operational, it is apparent the OCLC is being used to facilitate ILL now. The capabilities and advantages of such a system are discussed, as well as the problems it creates. (Author/JAB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Networks

Wees, Ian – Canadian Library Journal, 1978
This history covers 1953 through 1978 and outlines the growth of the library's facilities, staff, collection, and participation in national bibliographic efforts and resource sharing. (JAB)
Descriptors: History, Library Collections, Library Facilities, Library Networks

Beckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1978
This article introduces the types of systems operating in the individual provinces and explains their purposes. Also covered are automated cataloging through library networks, and the beneficial and detrimental aspects of cooperative cataloging support systems. The University of Guelph system of automated cataloging, circulation, and acquisition…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation

Hamilton, Beth A. – Catholic Library World, 1977
In this article the Illinois Regional Library Council and its services, Infopass Program and Northeastern Illinois Delivery System, are described. Both cooperative functions are examined according to meeting the needs of individual libraries, cost savings, or expansion of services to the user. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Librarians, Library Collections
Tornudd, Elin – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1976
Discussion of experience gained by the Finnish central library for technology in off-line use of computer-based services, both selective dissemination of information and retrospective searches offered by the Royal Institute of Technology Library and the Biomedical Documentation Centre in Stockholm, as well as the Technological Library of Denmark…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Services, Library Cooperation, Library Networks

Chandler, George – International Library Review, 1972
The author discusses the cultural policy as it applies to libraries in Hungary. His account of the Hungarian library system is extracted from Education and Cultural Activities in Hungary 1945-70". (SJ)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Foreign Countries, Libraries, Library Networks
Kountz, John C.; Norton, Robert E. – Datamation, 1970
A report on the Orange County library system, focusing on the technical details of its Book Inventory Building and Library Information Oriented System called BIBLIOS. (LS)
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Data Processing, Library Networks
Takacs, Miklos – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1972
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Networks, Library Services, Rural Areas

Korfhage, Robert R.; And Others – Library Quarterly, 1972
The design and study of library information networks are enhanced by the use of the concepts which have been developed by graph theorists. This paper proposes a general network structure which is a good model for a wide variety of library and other information networks. (4 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Design, Graphs, Information Networks, Library Networks