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Local Area Network Management: An Unresolved Issue.

Howden, Norman – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989

Discussion of management issues involved with local area networks (LAN) among information organizations focuses on a project at the University of North Texas that was designed to investigate problems associated with LAN. Topics discussed include purchasing decisions for hardware and software, and integration among various groups of users. (Eight…

Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Information Management, Local Area Networks

Building a Gateway for the CD-ROM Network: A Step toward the Virtual Library with the Virtual Microsystems V-Server.

Sylvia, Margaret – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993

Describes one college library's experience with a gateway for dial-in access to its CD-ROM network to increase access to automated index searching for students off-campus. Hardware and software choices are discussed in terms of access, reliability, affordability, and ease of use. Installation problems are discussed, and an appendix lists product…

Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software