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Library-Vendor Relations: An Era of New Challenges.
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Hoffmann, Ellen – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This examination of the relationships between bibliographic utilities, online vendors, and local systems in the automated library environment, discusses library autonomy and standards, as well as customized options and quality of service offered by utilities and vendors. Suggestions are offered for maintaining relationships in a changing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computers, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
Impact of Information Technology on International Library Cooperation. Publications of Essen University Library 9. Essen Symposium (Essen, West Germany, September 8-11, 1986).
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1987
This symposium explored the effects of computers and modern technologies on library automation and cooperation. The following presentations are included in this collection: (1) "Economic Squeeze and Technological Challenge--Swedish Library Automation, 1987-90" (Svante Hallgren); (2) "A European Bibliographic Database Centre" (Bernard Gallivan);…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
New Trends in Electronic Publishing and Electronic Libraries. Publications of Essen University Library 6. Essen Symposium (Essen, West Germany, August 29-31, 1983).
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
Japanese Bibliographic Information--Its Control and Standardisation.
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Maruyama, Shojiro – Electronic Library, 1987
Describes the history and current status of bibliographic control in Japanese libraries, including the necessity for standardizing the combination of Japanese phonetic script and Chinese characters. The results of a survey of bibliographic activities and library automation are presented, and a developing plan to establish Japanese bibliographic…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Computer-Based Library Systems: A Review of the Last Twenty-One Years.
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Tedd, Lucy A. – Journal of Documentation, 1987
Reviews developments in the use of computer systems in libraries in Great Britain, North America, and other countries from 1966 to date. Highlights include MARC developments, cooperative cataloging services, use of microcomputers and minicomputers, turnkey systems, and online public access catalogs; 102 references are provided. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Cooperative Programs, Developed Nations
IFLA General Conference, 1986. Pre-Conference Seminar on Automated Systems for Access to Multilingual and Multiscript Library materials: Problems and Solutions. Papers.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
A seminar which considered problems and solutions regarding automated systems for access to multilingual and multiscript library materials was held as a pre-session before the IFLA general conference in 1986. Papers presented include: (1) "Romanized and Transliterated Databases of Asian Language Materials--History, Problems, and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Developed Nations, Developing Nations