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Woodsworth, Anne – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Examines the environmental context that is shaping academic libraries and computing centers and their interdependence. The strengths of a partnership of these two information service organizations are discussed, and potential areas of tension between them are considered. Resulting changes in the nature of information work are suggested. (16…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Technology
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Wood, Richard – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discusses six aspects of compact disc (CD-ROM) publishing: (1) development costs; (2) design considerations; (3) marketing; (4) software design; (5) hardware; and (6) the library market. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Higher Education, Library Automation
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Martin, Susan K. – Journal of Library Administration, 1988
Discussion of the library, its information providing function, and the systems librarian examines: (1) the impact of information technology on libraries; (2) library organization charts; and (3) position advertisements--who are systems librarians, what do they do, and what should they do? (seven references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Librarians
McQueen, Howard – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Discusses issues relating to recent introductions of CD-ROM technologies in libraries and considerations that have motivated libraries to choose networking CD-ROMs over the standalone approach. Factors discussed include cost effectiveness, the flexibility of the networking approach, and performance considerations. A glossary of terms is provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Library Automation
Carrington, Bessie M. – Database, 1990
Provides an introduction to expert systems and offers guidelines for their use in library applications. Areas discussed include appropriate domains for expert systems in libraries, a brief description of how such systems work, and criteria for selection. Sources of sample programs and tutorials are identified. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems, Library Automation, Menu Driven Software
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Rockman, Ilene F. – Reference Services Review, 1990
Discusses the application of new generation, external broadband telecommunications networks to academic library reference services. Several of the prominent networks are described, a selected bibliography of 20 recent publications is provided, and addresses for obtaining further information are listed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Library Automation
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Markey, Karen; Vizine-Goetz, Diane – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1989
Describes a study that examined the occurrence of untraced references in general explanatory see references, see also references, and scope notes in the machine readable Library of Congress Subject Headings. The discussion covers the effort required to review these fields, delete unposted references and tracings, and substitute posted ones in…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Machine Readable Cataloging, Needs Assessment, Online Catalogs
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Molholt, Pat; McDonald, David R. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
The first of two articles describes how a team effort by computing centers and academic libraries could aid faculty in the organization of their personal databases. The second provides an overview of the academic library automation market, identifying vendors active in the market and trends of recent years. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Database Design, Higher Education
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Davis, Susan – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1989
Reviews significant articles on various aspects of serials work appearing during 1988. Discussion of the articles is organized by the following topics: pricing; union listing and the holdings standard; serials cataloging; automated systems; electronic developments; publishing; subscription agents; collection management; developments outside the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
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Hart, Amy – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
Examines the problem resolution phase of a retrospective conversion project of monographic records at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass). The kinds of problems encountered are categorized and discussed. Suggestions for developing editing guidelines are offered, and the guidelines developed for standardization of problem resolution at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Library Automation
Walters, Donna – Book Report, 1994
Presents a humorous approach to the question of how to recycle catalog cards necessitated by the results of library automation and online catalogs. A sidebar summarizes an article that appeared in the "New Yorker" magazine regarding the discard of card catalogs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Library Automation
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Fisher, Shelagh; Rowley, Jennifer – Electronic Library, 1994
Provides an overview of the facilities for management information in library management systems. Highlights include the relationship between transaction processing systems, management information systems, and decision support systems; a review of previous work; enquiries and standard reports relating to library operations; report generators; and…
Descriptors: Information Management, Library Administration, Library Automation, Literature Reviews
Library Systems Newsletter, 1995
Summarizes responses from an international survey of automated library system vendors who offer integrated, multi-user, multi-function systems running on mainframes, minis, and micros using multi-user operating systems. Companies were questioned about their computer systems, products, customers, staff, and sales figures. A comparative analysis of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation, Library Networks
McCabe, Gerard B.; Bish, Robin N. – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Discusses how strategic planning can help academic libraries integrate online systems for management of multiple fund accounts. Topics addressed include fiscal management goals and objectives; coordinating systems; the budget calendar; periodicals processing; and supplementary funds such as student fees, awards, legislative appropriations, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Higher Education, Library Administration
Gordan, Lucy Latane – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Provides an overview of the facility, collection, and programs of the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. The museum's computerized library is described, including hardware, interface, television or radio program viewing/listening services available to the public, and highlights of the collection. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Collections, Library Services, Museums
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