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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Papers on serial publications presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Scenario for Microcomputer-Based Serials Cataloging from ISDS (International Serials Data System) Records--New Horizons for Serial Librarianship in the Developing Countries by the Availability of Adequate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, International Organizations
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
Four papers on administrative libraries were presented at the 1986 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. "Special Libraries and Their Activities in Japan" (Masaya Takayama, Japan) discusses statistical investigation into the conditions of Japanese special libraries, information needs and uses, the present…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Nielson, Brian; And Others – 1985
This report describes efforts by three academic libraries to develop a model instructional program for online catalog users that could be adopted in other academic libraries. A key component of the research included the exploration and development of a methodology for utilizing online transaction logs to evaluate user performance. The four project…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Development, Library Automation
Download full textDivilbiss, James L., Ed. – 1985
This collection of papers addresses the impact of rapidly changing telecommunications technology on libraries. A brief introduction by James L. Divilbiss sets the stage for the following papers: (1) "Making Sense of New Technologies and New Legislation" (Joseph Ford); (2) "Selection and Use of Telecommunications Consultants for…
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Electronic Mail, Federal Legislation, Information Networks
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1978
Results from a 1978 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) survey on planning for, and conversion to automated acquisitions systems, and the effects of such systems on library operations and use, organization and staffing, and management information, indicate that 38 of 77 responding libraries had instituted some kind of automated acquisitions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
Smith, Donald R. – 1985
Computer/automated catalogs have been in use in secondary schools for some time and have numerous advantages. A public access catalog (PAC) allows networking with other libraries, use of the Boolean search function, and the retrieval of bibliographic citations from a variety of access points. Moreover, PAC's have recently become more user…
Descriptors: High Schools, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Neroda, Edward – 1985
Noting difficulties experienced by small to medium sized colleges in acquiring integrated library computer systems, this position paper outlines issues related to the subject with the intention of increasing familiarity and interest in integrated library systems. The report includes: a brief review of technological advances as they relate to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computers, Higher Education, Library Automation
Haravu, L. J. – 1985
The result of a two-week consultant mission to the South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) at Bogor, Indonesia, this study explored the feasibility of applying microcomputers to library and information work in the Clearing House for Information Division of BIOTROP, which has a regional responsibility for the collection,…
Descriptors: Budgets, Cataloging, Clearinghouses, Databases
Davis, Jinnie Y.; Abbott, John P. – 1988
This survey of 57 members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) examines technical and management issues in providing remote access to their online catalogs, as well as with instructions and services for remote users. It is noted that most ARL libraries have not yet conducted studies to project the extent of use of remote access, although…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Instruction
Sulsona, Judith – 1987
This report describes a program to expand the Books by Mail program at the Monterey (California) County Library. An introductory section provides background information on the development of the program, and the second section discusses the process of identifying target populations, which include those in geographically remote areas and the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Correctional Institutions, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1987
The five papers compiled here cover topics related to electronic publishing, library collections and services, interlibrary loan, and serials. In "The Impact of Electronic Publishing on Library Collection and Services: An American View," Joseph W. Price considers possible consequences on library collections and services in the United…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1987
Of the 11 papers in this collection, three are in German and in English translation; one is in French with an English translation and two are in French only; one is in Spanish with an English translation; and four are in English. The papers include: (1) "Europaische Bibliotheksinitiativen = European Library Initiatives" (Gunther Pflug); (2) "Die…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Library Automation
Harkanyi, Katalin – 1982
This study reviews changes brought about by advances in computer and telecommunications technology and describes online searching of sociological databases. Social changes affected by electronic technology are discussed, and speculations are made concerning the future effects of this technology. Also discussed are changes induced by recent…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval
Matthews, Joseph R. – 1982
Results from one of a series of cooperative projects to study public access to online catalogs are discussed. This report focuses on a survey of 1,152 users and 1,315 non-users of six computer systems at seven libraries, with library participants including (1) Claremont Colleges Library, which uses the Claremont Total Library System; (2) the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Services
Fenly, Charles; Harris, Howard – 1988
The Processing Services department of the Library of Congress initiated a project to learn about expert systems technology and to examine potential applications of expert systems to functions in their department, e.g., acquisitions, cataloging, and serials control. (An expert system is defined as an artificial intelligence computer program which…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer System Design, Expert Systems, Feasibility Studies
