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The Little Giant: The IBM Series/1 in Library Applications.
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Hendricks, Donald D.; Manino, Glenn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
This description of the use of IBM Series/1 minicomputers to implement a library automation system includes discussion of current functions of the system, the system configuration, communications capabilities, software, and cost factors. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation
Chinese Online--Problems and Solutions.
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Shi, Yunhua; Larson, Ray – Information Technology and Libraries, 1990
Discusses the distinctive differences between the English and Chinese languages from the system designer's point of view and explores the potential problems for Chinese information retrieval systems, focusing on character entry and retrieval. The advantages and disadvantages of current approaches are discussed, and a regular expression search…
Descriptors: Chinese, Ideography, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
The UC MELVYL MEDLINE System: A Pilot Project for Access to Journal Literature through an Online Catalog.
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Lynch, Clifford A.; Berger, Michael G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes a pilot project by the University of California to provide access to biomedical and health sciences literature through the integration of the MEDLINE database into the University's MELVYL online union catalog. The discussion covers the design, implementation and evaluation of the system, current planning efforts, and key technical and…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Monographs
Management Information for the CIP Program Using SAS.
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Godwin, Ruta Pempe; Vita, Susan H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Discusses the relative ease of obtaining library management statistics when using machine readable records and powerful software tools such as the Statistical Analysis System package. The development of such a management information system for the Cataloging in Publication division of the Library of Congress is described. (Seven notes with…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphs, Library Statistics, Machine Readable Cataloging
Rethinking OPACS: The Design of Assertive Information Systems.
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Culkin, Patricia B. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the need to reassess the objectives of online public access catalogs and how those objectives might be met before costly investments are made in electronic versions of "other data" for online catalogs. Several objectives are outlined and their feasibility in the modern telecommunications environment is examined. (two references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Information Systems
Web-based OPACs: Between Tradition and Innovation.
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Moscoso, Purificacion; Ortiz-Repiso, Virginia – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Analyzes the change that Internet-based OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs) have represented to the structure, administration, and maintenance of the catalogs, retrieval systems, and user interfaces. Examines the structure of databases and traditional principles that have governed systems development. Discusses repercussions of the application…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Selection of an Automated Library System for the University of Wisconsin Cluster Libraries.
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Schwarz, Philip – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes the selection of an automated library system for 11 university cluster libraries in Wisconsin, from the decision to automate and the development of a proposal request, through the selection process itself. Appendices include a chronology of events, participants in the process, a checklist of activities, and additional suggestions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Certification, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making