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Peer reviewedHonhart, Frederick L. – Library Trends, 1988
Considers the effects of the new MARC AMC (Archival and Manuscripts Control) format when applied to a microcomputer-based local system for archival operations. Development of the MicroMARC:amc system at Michigan State University is described, and the implications of technological changes on such systems are discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Automation, Bibliographic Utilities
Lynch, Clifford A. – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Describes the current state of automation at academic libraries, outlines issues that face library planners today, and emphasizes the use of technologies such as nationwide computer networks to improve access to information. The University of California's MELVYL system is described, and the use of online catalogs is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedMorris, Dilys E. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Examines the impact of information technology, the economics of information, and changing patterns of scholarly communication on the role of the academic library. Libraries are called upon to cooperate in building a national information network for scholarly communications based on existing bibliographic utilities and the developing academic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Electronic Publishing, Higher Education
Peer reviewedElliott, Susan, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
Reviews information technology projects currently underway in Alaska, including: activities of the Telecommunications Information Council; Alaska Public Utilities Commission and the future of telecommunications policy; AT&T (American Telephone and Telegraph) projects; legislative initiatives; access for Native Americans and rural Alaskans;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Download full textHelal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W. – 1994
This proceedings includes the following papers presented at the 16th International Essen Symposium: "Electronic Resource Sharing: It May Seem Obvious, But It's Not as Simple as it Looks" (Herbert S. White); "Resource Sharing through OCLC: A Comprehensive Approach" (Janet Mitchell); "The Business Information Network:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedBeckman, Margaret – Library Trends, 1987
Reviews the process through which the University of Guelph Library moved from offline to online catalog access; discusses the impact of information technology on the role of the academic library as an information resource center for an electronic educational network; and discusses the goals of this library, given that role. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedChachra, Vinod; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the range of products and services offered by VTLS, a company that offers comprehensive, integrated library automation software and customer support. VTLS's growth and development in the United States and abroad is described, and nine sidebar articles detail system features and applications in public, academic, and virtual libraries. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
