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Grady, Agnes M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Reports the results of a survey of libraries having authority control and using authority control vendors, which was conducted to examine online maintenance features of present systems. The features discussed include global updates; uniqueness, hierarchical, and reciprocity checks; human intervention; field validation; and frequency of authority…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Library Automation, Library Surveys, Online Catalogs

Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Compares pricing of seven CD-ROM-based public access catalog systems for libraries of diverse sizes and groupings. Other features of the systems are outlined in the broad areas of database preparation, indexing, database updates, hardware, information retrieval, library controlled elements, interlibrary loan, reports, user support, future…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Library Automation, Online Catalogs

Harrison, Nancy; Murphy, Brower – Library Hi Tech, 1987
BiblioFile Intelligent Catalog is a CD-ROM-based public access catalog system which incorporates graphics and sound to provide a multisensory interface and artificial intelligence techniques to increase search precision. The system can be updated frequently and inexpensively by linking hard disk drives to CD-ROM optical drives. (MES)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems, Online Catalogs

Kline, Norman – Library Software Review, 1986
Discusses the benefits and disadvantages for library uses of stand-alone and integrated computer systems, multi-user and single-user systems, local area networks versus shared logic systems, and the Macintosh Library System which combines features of both. (EM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Automation, Microcomputers, Minicomputers

Raitt, David I.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1986
Three separate articles present advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer use in libraries and some guidelines for determining whether their use is appropriate. Highlights include potential of microcomputers for improving existing situations; merits of automation; health hazards posed by microcomputers; man-machine interface difficulties;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Debate, Information Processing

Michels, Fredrick – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Describes microcomputer-based automation for library applications, noting use of inexpensive (sometimes free) existing programs and software such as dBase II to write or modify programs to meet specific needs. Programs written for the IBM PC-XT to produce serials lists and analyze serials collections are included. Five references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Display Systems, Information Systems, Library Automation

Hudson, Judith – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This paper describes methods used for maintenance of bibliographic records in online catalogs and compares them with maintenance in the conventional card catalog: addition of bibliographic records, identification and correction of errors, application of authority control, addition of information to records, and withdrawal of records from catalog.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Butler, Brett – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Addresses the dilemma faced by libraries as the success of public online access catalogs results in an increasing budget obligation over which the library has no control if it is to continue to provide the service. Issues discussed include budget transfers, budget increases, subsidies, and user fees. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgets, Costs, Fees, Library Automation
Fosdick, Howard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Responses to librarians' questions about library microcomputers cover simple applications to be used by staff with little experience, minimizing risk factor, choosing a microcomputer, hardware obsolescence, uses of mainframes and minicomputers, capacity planning for microcomputers, security of library's data, copyrighted software, and future use…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Guidelines, Library Automation, Library Equipment

Lisowski, Andrew; Sessions, Judith – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Discussion of using vendors for retrospective conversion of library catalogs rather than in-house projects highlights reasons to consider vendors, four conversion methodologies, and vendor selection criteria (database, non-matches, local data, accuracy, charging, schedule, product delivery time, local system compatibility, MARC format, impact on…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Planning

Koenig, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1984
This article examines fiber optic technology, explains some of the key terminology, and speculates about the way fiber optics will change our world. Applications of fiber optics to library systems in three major areas--linkage of a number of mainframe computers, local area networks, and main trunk communications--are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Networks, Library Automation, Library Science

Wehmeyer, Lillian M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1976
Six retrieval systems have been identified which attempt to analyze materials with respect to their instructional uses. However, a comprehensive cataloging system for adaptive education will not be developed until the expertise of library catalogers is applied to the task. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Literature, Information Retrieval, Learning Resources Centers

Brownrigg, Edwin Blake; Bruer, J. Michael – Library Trends, 1976
Problems, issues, and alternatives in designing individual, stand alone systems for servicing selected library operations, with emphasis on problems of integrating these with major automated systems, a new mode of operation called coupling, and strategies for dealing with large amounts of retrospective data. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Computers, Evaluation, Information Storage, Interaction
Coing, Marga – 1999
For a library to function effectively, it is essential that it fosters an open management style, which encourages communication of ideas and objectives both within the library itself and, by example, in other elements in the overall administration of which the library is a part. This paper describes the improvement in morale, efficiency, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Automation

Hopkins, Judith – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1973
The Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) is a regional library network. It provides catalog cards tailored to the requirements of its fifty-three member libraries via an on-line shared cataloging system. (2 references) (Author/RS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computers, Library Automation, Library Cooperation