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Peer reviewedSheridan, Jean – Catholic Library World, 1986
Describes the introduction of an online searching service at the Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College (Rhode Island). Highlights include the acquisition of a microcomputer, vendor choice, cost considerations, setting up the workstation and establishing procedures, search sessions, and benefits to all elements of college community. Twelve…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Automation
Peer reviewedJeney, Judith E. – Catholic Library World, 1989
Provides a general overview of library automation and a number of suggestions to assist in making decisions about automation in small academic libraries. Three areas of automation are discussed--reference service, circulation, and technical processes--with emphasis on the planning process, implementation, and evaluation. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedCarter, Tom; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1995
Three articles examine the effects technology is having on academic library reference services and bibliographic instruction. Highlights include discussions of current and future reference librarian roles, specifically the "human touch" aspect of reference; and examples of reference services undergoing technological advancement and those that have…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Human Relations
