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The Computerization of the National Library in Paris.
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Lerin, Christian; Bernard, Annick – International Library Review, 1986
Describes the organization and automation plan of the Bibliotheque Nationale (Paris, France) that was begun in 1981. Highlights include the method of moving toward computerization; technical choices; the choosing procedure (pre-qualification, bench-mark test); short term and pilot operations; and preparation for the implementation of the…
Descriptors: Databases, Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Library Administration
Greater Sao Paulo Newer Library Automation.
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McLean, Dulce Didio – International Library Review, 1991
This followup to a 1981 study presents descriptions of automated projects or activities in academic, public, and special libraries or information centers in the Greater Sao Paulo region that developed from 1981 through 1987. It is noted that an overall increase in the level of automation since 1981 has been observed. (four references) (Author/MAB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
The Impact of Technology on the Role of the Technical Services Librarian of Academia in the USA.
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Das Gupta, Krishna – International Library Review, 1981
Describes changes which have occurred during the last decade in the development of online cataloging and the impact of these changes on the role of technical services librarians in the United States. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Higher Education, Librarians
On-line Information Services in the University of Hong Kong Libraries: Three Years' Experience.
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Tso, P. S. – International Library Review, 1984
Reports results of user survey complemented by personal discussions organized to ascertain users' satisfaction with and impact of On-line Information Service (OLIS) introduced by University of Hong Kong Libraries in January 1980. Subject searches, relevance of citations, and costs are discussed. The questionnaire and OLIS requests form are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Indian Libraries: Documentation and Automation in Library Services.
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Das Gupta, Krishna – International Library Review, 1979
Surveys library technology in India, and describes the various documentation, bibliographic, and information retrieval services currently in operation, including those programs which train information professionals. A bibliography, appendix of definitions, and list of computer programs are given. (FM)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Documentation, Information Processing, Information Retrieval
An International Children's Literature Network: A Position Paper.
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Meacham, Mary; Carroll, Frances Laverne – International Library Review, 1987
Stresses the role of children's literature in working toward international understanding and the advancement of knowledge, and outlines an international storage and retrieval system for the bibliographic control of children's books, magazines, and audiovisual materials. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Databases
Experience with On-Line Search in Turkey.
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Tuncer, Nilufer – International Library Review, 1987
Describes the establishment of an online retrieval system in a Turkish documentation center and the problems encountered, including lack of training for personnel; incompatible telecommunications channels; the need to execute searches using English; and unrealistic user expectations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Centers