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Leatherbury, Maurice C. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
This paper describes seven commercially available microcomputer serials systems in terms of the following functions: cataloging/title entry, searching, check-in, claims, routing, bindery control, duplicates control, financial control, ordering, subscription renewal/payment, vendor records, reports, technical descriptions, costs, and number of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Systems
Peer reviewedSelf, James – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Describes an automated reserve processing system developed locally at Clemons Library, University of Virginia. Discussion covers developments in the reserve operation at Clemons Library, automation of the processing and circulation functions of reserve collections, and changes in reserve operation performance and staffing needs due to automation.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMeyer, James – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The Northwestern Online Total Integrated System (NOTIS) is a comprehensive library materials management system that integrates acquisitions, serials control, cataloging, authority control, database management, circulation, and the online public catalog. All modules of the NOTIS software package access a single bibliographic record through…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Matthews, Joseph R. – Library Journal, 1985
This annual review article examines the progress made and pitfalls encountered by the automated library system marketplace during calendar year 1984. Total marketplace activity is represented by events that occurred in four segments: turnkey systems, library-developed software, software designed to run on microcomputers, and production of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Information Systems
Peer reviewedEdgar, Jim – Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 1983
Presents remarks of the Secretary of State and State Librarian of Illinois concerning the Illinois Library and Information Network (ILLINET) which was created in 1965. Effective use of developing technology (online catalogs, interlibrary loan, automated circulation systems, collection development), anticipating changing needs of library users, and…
Descriptors: Consortia, Financial Support, Information Systems, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedFayen, Emily Gallup – Library Technology Reports, 1984
Briefly reviews history of library automation before discussing factors that libraries should consider before choosing to go online (collection size, machine-readable database, computer equipment, costs), and features of online catalogs (database organization, search features, authority files, display options). Information about selected online…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Glazer, Frederic J. – Library Journal, 1985
Describes West Virginia Statewide Automation and Networking Plan, a single fully integrated and interfaced system, which links resources of public, college, and special libraries to users either in libraries or otherwise throughout state. Virginia Tech Library System software and off-the-shelf hardware and the network, telecommunications, costs,…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Systems, Input Output Devices, Library Automation
Harum, Susan, Ed.; Twidale, Michael, Ed. – 2000
This clinic's goal was to address questions arising during the process of transition from theory and research development to deployed useful and usable (and used) digital library systems. The idea was to use the Digital Libraries Initiative (DLI) based at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and entering its final year, as a detailed…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Systems
Peer reviewedKelly, Betsy; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Presents a brief summary of the functions of the Bibliographic Access & Control System (BACS) implemented at the Washington University School of Medicine Library, and outlines the design, development, and uses of the system. Bibliographic control of books and serials and user access to the system are also discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the function of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Z39.50 protocol, which allows for construction of information "servers"--i.e., resources attached to a computer communications network that can be accessed by client machines to retrieve information. The relationship of Z39.5 to other OSI protocols is explained. (23…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedDrake, Miriam A.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes the planning, development, implementation and impact of online information systems at three academic libraries. Some of the issues discussed include the campus computing environments, factors affecting the selection of databases and search systems, the impact of the system on library staff and users, and future considerations. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Database Design
Peer reviewedKhurshid, Zahiruddin – World Libraries, 1998
Reviews efforts by the Arabian Gulf Region (21 countries) to develop the ARABMARC exchange format for cataloging non-Roman scripts. Provides details of the availability of the Arabic script support in various automated systems in operation in the Gulf Region. Presents a critical review of the Arabic script support on the Research Libraries…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer System Design
Hendley, A. M. – 1986
Recognizing that the fast-developing optical storage technologies provide a new dimension in publishing and information storage, retrieval, and distribution, this report examines the technical characteristics and capabilities of video and optical systems and the implications of this technology. The following aspects of optical disk systems are…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1984
This symposium examined issues in the planning, development, and implementation of library automation and the effects of electronic publishing. The following presentations are included in this collection: (1) "Will There Be Electronic Anarchy?" (Helen Henderson); (2) "Ergonomics in the Electronic Era" (Andrew Torok); (3)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Developed Nations, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing
Meyer, R. W.; Alexander, George – 1981
This study, conducted to determine which automated system would be the most appropriate to replicate or install at Clemson University to support the users of the library, screened 29 library automation systems to determine those most adaptable to Clemson's needs. In-depth comparisons were made with regard to functions available, features, start up…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation
