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Peer reviewedElectronic Library, 1992
Summarizes OCLC's linking strategy for national networks, i.e., the Internet and the National Research and Education Network (NREN). The telecommunications environment for libraries is discussed and aspects of network links are considered, including governance, performance/support, economics, and future developments. Planning strategies for…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Global Approach
Peer reviewedPatton, Glenn – Library Resources & Technical Services, 2000
Discusses the growth of OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) into a worldwide bibliographic utility. Topics include cataloging standards; subject access in languages appropriate to the users; local needs versus global usefulness; character sets; international name authority file; ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description) principles;…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Global Approach
