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Peer reviewedHildreth, Charles R. – Electronic Library, 1987
Reviews the growth of library networks and bibliographic utilities, and describes the concept of a national bibliographic network. The impact of microcomputers, the increased computer literacy of librarians, preferences for local autonomy, and the availability of commercial online services on the desire for a national system are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Literacy, Databases, Information Technology
Peer reviewedLarsen, Gitte; Qvortrup, Lars – Electronic Library, 1988
Describes the HELOS project in Denmark, which is using information technology to facilitate library development, increase levels of library and information services, and increase levels of technological qualifications of library staff among four rural libraries. The discussion highlights library and information services offered, hardware and…
Descriptors: Business, Community Information Services, Databases, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedRaitt, David – Electronic Library, 1991
Discusses worldwide developments and trends in information technology. Highlights include online databases versus CD-ROMs; audiotex and voice processing; fax information delivery; networks and gateway services; possibilities in eastern Europe; national information policies; effects of the creation of a single European market; and the role of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Facsimile Transmission, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHerring, James E. – Electronic Library, 1987
Explores the possible uses of microcomputers in school libraries, including library administration and technical processing, communications, curriculum related databases, and online bibliographic services. The impact on students is discussed in terms of computer literacy and the acquisition of information skills. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Databases, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCabral, Maria Luisa – Electronic Library, 1992
The National Library of Portugal undertook a leadership role in the development of the Portuguese Bibliographic database (PORBASE). The National Library defined cataloging standards and circulated them to Portuguese libraries to create a national catalog. PORBASE is a work in progress with ongoing technical projects and collaboration in the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Information Technology
Peer reviewedvan Brakel, Pieter A. – Electronic Library, 1991
Discusses the concept of electronic workstations and describes four different types: (1) the academic workstation; (2) the reference workstation (i.e., for end users); (3) the information specialist workstation; and (4) the workstation for management information. The creation of a new integrated information center (ICC) is also described. (11…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases
