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Drabenstott, Jon, Ed. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes the experiences of four library automation projects that involved multitype library networks. Areas discussed include forces acting on libraries, the growth and development of the library marketplace, the increasing complexity and interrelationships of automated systems and the profound impact of such systems on libraries. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Database Design, Information Technology, Library Automation
Paisley, William; Butler, Matilda – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Predictions for the future of optical disk technology are based on three phases of development: feasibility testing; use as a replacement technology for older technologies; and the introduction of new applications not possible in older technologies. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Hendley, Tony – Information Management & Technology, 1995
Discusses points to consider when planning and implementing an integrated document management system: (1) background; (2) scoping the project; (3) strategic issues; (4) options review; (5) functional requirements; (6) technical requirements; (7) cost benefit analysis; (8) standard operational requirement checklist; (9) evaluation criteria; and…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Criteria, Information Management

Lunin, Lois F. (Ed.); Ball, Marion J. (Ed.) – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
Various aspects of the Integrated Academic Information Management System (IAIMS) initiative sponsored by the National Library of Medicine are explored in 10 articles. An overview of the program, the technologies involved, examples of implementation, approaches to integrated information systems, and the future of the program are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Cost Effectiveness, Grants
Orcutt, Ronald L. – Information Technology Quarterly, 1986
A persistent increase in student, faculty, and administrative demand for information technology has resulted in a sharp rise in the total cost of computing services to universities. In response, universities must develop long-term strategic planning processes and policies to establish priorities for information technology investments, determine…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Economics, Educational Finance

Van Houweling, Douglas E. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Summarizes the historical trend of distributing computer power within universities, and describes a model for an information technology environment for higher education. Based on a broad distribution of information and computing power, this model allows users to share information using micro- and minicomputers. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Decentralization, Higher Education