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Peer reviewedJohnson, Steven P. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the institutional setting, history, and services of the New York Zoological Society Library. Topics covered include clientele; library collections and special collections; library staffing and organizational structure; computer applications; and relationships with other libraries. (11 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Archives, Conservation (Environment), Library Automation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedNorell, Angela – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the history and functions of the Minnesota Zoological Garden library. Topics covered include the library collections; library services, including online search capabilities; and the various groups of users served by the library. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Library Automation, Library Collections, Library Cooperation
Peer reviewedLavendel, Giuliana A. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the development by the Xerox Corporation of an international network of its information centers. Topics discussed include the role of the major research centers; the organization of and services provided by the network; and the development of network products and resources aimed at increased productivity. (eight references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Information Technology, International Programs, Library Automation
Peer reviewedNachbar, Sondra; Sussman, Valerie – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the services and programs offered by the library at The Bronx High School of Science. Topics discussed include the library collection; a basic library skills mini-course for freshmen and incoming sophomores; current uses of the library's computer system; and plans to automate the library's card catalog and circulation records.…
Descriptors: Databases, Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedCooper, Amy D.; Estrada, James A. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the activities of the Health Sciences OCLC User Group, which was organized to establish a forum for communication; provide information about National Library of Medicine cataloging rules in OCLC; maintain close relations with the National Library of Medicine and the Medical Libraries Association; and represent its constituency to OCLC.…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Information Services, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedPenniman, W. David; Hawkins, Donald T. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1988
Describes the development of library services at AT&T Bell Labs, which led to the creation of a large variety of services and computerized systems. The discussion covers the effects of divestiture on the present network and plans for future growth. A comprehensive list of the current information product line is provided. (16 references)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Decentralization, Delivery Systems
