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Microcomputer Application in a Library for Document Ordering and Delivery.

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Pistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985

Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…

Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks

The Microcomputer in the Library: III. Information Retrieval from External and Internal Databases.

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Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986

Identifies two types of applications software for microcomputers: (1) communications, file transfer, and search assistance software, which facilitates intelligent access to external databases; and (2) software to support local database creation and searching. Functions of each type of software are described and examples of commercial packages are…

Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval

Alanet: The American Library Association's Electronic Information System.

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Melton, Emily – Electronic Library, 1986

This discussion of Alanet, a comprehensive information system for professional librarians, covers its development; program features; advantages; uniqueness as a complete and integrated electronic information system for library professionals; system applications; benefits; costs; future developments; and user education. (MBR)

Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society)