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Mello, James F. – 1977
An outline of biological systematics and the kind of data that comprise it is presented, together with a description of one data convention used in systematics and a method for computerizing synonymic and associated data. Systematics consist of descriptions of species, names applied to these species, and supportive field data such as geographic…
Descriptors: Automation, Biological Sciences, Classification, Data Processing
Stefani, R. T. – 1978
This document describes the design of an automatic guidance and control system for a passenger car. A simulation of that system is presented. Analog outputs are provided which compare human operator control to automatic control. One human control possibility is to provide the operator with sufficient feedback information that resulting performance…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Automation, Engineering, Human Factors Engineering
Anderson, Carl A. – 1980
The main instrument of data collection in this survey of library technical processing centers was a questionnaire sent to 16 network coordinators. Following a review of current literature, results of the questionnaire are discussed with regard to five areas: (1) each network's means of identification (definition) of processing centers, (2) types…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Processing, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Redstone Scientific Information Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL. – 1967
THIS REPORT CONTAINS THE MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP ON AUTOMATION IN LIBRARIES, HELD TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARMY TECHNICAL LIBRARIES AND SPONSORED BY ARMY TECHNICAL LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT STUDIES (ATLIS). THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN FOUR AREAS, EACH ILLUSTRATED WITH PRESENTATIONS BY PEOPLE ACTUALLY INVOLVED IN THESE SYSTEMS. THE FIRST SESSION…
Descriptors: Automation, Improvement, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Download full textNEWMANN, FRED M.; OLIVER, DONALD W. – 1967
THIS PAPER PRESENTS A DISSENTING VIEW OF PREVAILING CONCEPTS OF EDUCATION AND APPROACHES TO EDUCATIONAL REFORM. THE AUTHORS STATE THAT REFORMS CURRENTLY DIRECTED AT AMERICAN SCHOOLS ARE GROUNDED IN CONCEPTUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS THAT FAIL TO CONFRONT THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS OF THE AGE. THEY OUTLINE THE NATURE OF THESE PROBLEMS,…
Descriptors: Automation, Community, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy
Case, Barbara; And Others – 1981
The system specifications described have been adopted by the 19 California State University and Colleges Libraries for use with the CL Systems "Expanded Title Record" format. It is anticipated that these specifications will be tested at California State University, Chico, beginning midyear 1981. Should this pilot demonstration prove…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Input Output Devices, Library Automation
Klemperer, Katharina; Berger, Mike – 1980
The online catalog discussed in this report extends the present microfiche union catalog development by providing online access to bibliographic records for the holdings of the University of California Libraries. The specifications for the user interface through which the library patron communicates with the online systems to locate materials are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design Requirements, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1976
The OCLC Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Communications Subsystem provides participating libraries with on-line control of ILL transactions. This user manual includes a glossary of terms related to the procedures in using the system. Sections describe computer entry, searching, loan request form, loan response form, ILL procedures, the special message…
Descriptors: Guides, Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans, Libraries
SHAWVER, W.; STRAIN, P.M. – 1968
A NEW CIRCULATION SYSTEM NOW IN USE AT THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS CENTER (ESC) LIBRARY, PART OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, IS BASED UPON A PREVIOUS SYSTEM WHICH USED TABULATING CARDS, UNIT RECORD MACHINES, AND A SMALL COMPUTER. THE NEW SYSTEM IS A TRANSACTION CARD SYSTEM, IN WHICH ONE BASIC TYPE OF CARD FORMAT IS USED FOR CHARGING,…
Descriptors: Automation, Catalogs, Computers, Costs
Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Graduate School of Education. – 1968
The purpose of the conference was to investigate the implications of new technologies for library architecture and to use the findings in planning new Library Research Facility for the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The first half of this document consists of reports prepared by six consultants on such topics as microforms, computers,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Automation, Building Design, College Libraries
Avram, Henriette D.; And Others – 1968
Utilizing both the experience gained from the Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) Pilot Project, which tested the feasibility of distributing Library of Congress cataloging in machine readable form to various users, and the results of extensive consultation with the library community and persons at the Library of Congress, a format for…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computers, Data Analysis
Dyson, Sam A. – 1971
This syllabus for a basic course in library automation is designed for advanced library students and practicing librarians. It is intended not to make librarians and students qualified programmers, but to give them enough background information for intelligent discussion of library problems with computer personnel. It may also stimulate the…
Descriptors: Computers, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Graduate Students
Wiper, Marguerite, Ed. – National Library News, Canada, 1975
In order to optimize the use of available bibliographic data in machine-readable form by Canadian Libraries, the National Library of Canada is developing new automated systems. Implementation priorities are related to the development of national and international standards, systems, and networks. One major project is the design of a system, using…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation
Mills, Gladys H. – 1975
A questionnaire was sent to all librarians on the Council of State Governments' state legislative reference librarians list and the directors of state library agencies in an effort to provide a data base for future studies and the development of standards in specific areas of legislative reference operations. Replies were received from 48 states.…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Law Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Culnan, Mary J. – 1975
The traditional manually-controlled circulation records of the Burroughs Corporation Library in Goleta, California, presented problems of inaccuracies, time time-consuming searches, and lack of use statistics. An automated system with the capacity to do file maintenance and statistical record-keeping was implemented on a Burroughts B1700 computer.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Corporate Libraries, Library Automation, Library Circulation
