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Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1983
This discussion of microcomputers notes applications in libraries; the impact of microcomputers in the home, library, or office; and ways to combat static electricity in the work area. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Libraries, Library Automation, Microcomputers

Dillon, Martin; And Others – Journal of Library Automation, 1981
Uses an experimental system for authority control on a collection of bibliographic records to demonstrate the resemblance between thesaurus-based automatic indexing and automatic authority control. Details of the automatic indexing system are given, results discussed, and the benefits of the resemblance examined. Included are a rules appendix and…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Cataloging, Library Automation, Records (Forms)

Crawford, Walt – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
Presents guidelines for utilization, evaluation, selection, and acquisition of CRT terminals for library technical processing systems. An evaluation of the institution's needs is followed by a description of a three-step process of assembling information from advertisements and literature, direct observation and use, and talking to other users of…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Library Automation, Library Technical Processes

Bruer, J. Michael – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1980
Discusses management needs for timely, appropriate, and comprehensive library acquisitions information, noting that the requirement for summary and exception reporting mandates online automated acquisition systems. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Management Information Systems

Rush, James E. – Journal of Library Automation, 1980
Examines the contributions of the MARC formats to library automation from the perspectives of users, intermediaries, and standards-making bodies. (RAA)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Personnel, Library Standards, Library Technical Processes

Bator, Eileen F. – Special Libraries, 1980
Describes the implementation of a user-oriented online indexing system at the Boys Town Center's Library Services Division. (FM)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographies, Information Retrieval, Library Automation

Sabowitz, Norman – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Describes a method using computer assistance which merges two or more ordered collections, spreads an ordered collection when it has outgrown the space previously assigned it, rearranges an ordered collection, and moves the collection on to a new location. (CWM)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Coordination, Library Automation, Library Collections

Hayes, Robert M. – Library Trends, 1980
Identifies various facets of the use of consultants in library automation, including kinds of consultants, their roles, contexts in which they may be used, functional areas in which their values may differ, and equipment alternatives. A bibliography is provided. (FM)
Descriptors: Consultants, Libraries, Library Automation, Online Systems
Gorman, Michael – American Libraries, 1979
Examines the potential benefits and problems for libraries using a fully automated short record circulation system, one that consists of a number designating the item, enough bibliographic information to identify it, information on its location, and information on the borrower. (FM)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Circulation

Spaulding, Carl M. – Journal of Library Automation, 1978
Reviews micrographic developments including relevant publications, applications, hardware, software, and films as they relate to library automation. Some observations are made on the competitive market situation characterizing the industry. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Equipment, Essays, Library Automation

Needham, George – Generations, 1997
The state librarian of Michigan looks at how information technology has been used thus far and how it can be used more effectively in the future. Library automation is given as an example of how people can adapt. (JOW)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Library Automation, Older Adults

Hieb, Fern – North Carolina Libraries, 1997
Small special collections present unique problems for retrospective conversion of catalogs to machine-readable form. Examines retrospective conversion using the Moravian Music Foundation as a case study. Discusses advantages to automation, options for conversion process, quantifying conversion effort, costs, in-house conversion, national standards…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Libraries, Library Automation, Music

Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R.; Ryan, Joe – Public Libraries, 2002
Describes external sources of funding for public libraries to establish and maintain their technology infrastructure, telecommunications services, and network-based resources and services. Highlights include LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act); the E-rate program; and the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation U.S. Library Program. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Library Automation, Library Funding, Library Networks

Bauer, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Discussion of recent developments in personal workstations and software that make it possible to extend the utility of library systems presents the advantages of workstations as well as technical problems and potential solutions. Development of a simple prototype workstation environment at the University of Western Ontario is described. (16…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Technology

Sugnet, Chris, Ed.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Eight articles deal with library networking issues: (1) the library role; (2) development of a real computer network; (3) attitudes toward networks; (4) the emergence of local systems; (5) the Western Library Network; (6) the Cooperative Library Agency for Systems and Services; (7) the future of OCLC; and (8) building a unified information…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Networks