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Peer reviewedRice, James – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Describes a study that assessed the availability and use of microcomputer database management interfaces to online public access catalogs. The software capabilities needed to effect such an interface are identified, and available software packages are evaluated by these criteria. A directory of software vendors is provided. (4 notes with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedFowler, Bonnie S.; Smith, Duncan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Discusses institution of public access microcomputers in Adult Continuing Education Department of Forsyth County Public Library, noting three goals and how they are being met--computer literacy, information/instruction, and development of a local educational opportunity database. A list of books and magazines used in the computer center is…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Awareness, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs
Larsson, Birgitta; Marklund, Kari – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
Presents results of a 1984 survey of microcomputer applications, hardware, and software utilization in the libraries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Findings--which are summarized separately for each country as well as for the group--indicate microcomputer uses are neither as sophisticated nor as varied as expected. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries
Willis, Alfred; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Computers are widely used in architectural research and teaching in U.S. schools of architecture. A survey of libraries serving these schools sought information on the emphasis placed on computers by the architectural curriculum, accessibility of computers to library staff, and accessibility of computers to library patrons. Survey results and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Architectural Research, Computer Assisted Design
Gordon, Helen, Ed. – Online, 1987
Eight articles describing online retrieval service use in schools include: an overview based on a 1986 survey; descriptions of DIALOG; Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service, and BRS services for schools, and Pennsylvania's online library network; online training for library media specialists; and a selected annotated bibliography of online in schools.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
Library Computing, 1985
Special supplement to "Library Journal" and "School Library Journal" covers topics of interest to school, public, academic, and special libraries planning for automation: microcomputer use, readings in automation, online searching, databases of microcomputer software, public access to microcomputers, circulation, creating a…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedPrice-Wilkin, John; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Discussion of text files and textual analysis in humanities research focuses on the results of two surveys of Research Libraries Group (RLG) academic libraries which was conducted to identify the systems used to support text files. Description of a system at the University of Michigan includes examples of screen formats, and seven sidebars…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedFidler, Linda M.; Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1994
Discusses and compares the incorporation of technology by larger public libraries in Canada and the United States. Technology mentioned includes online public access catalogs; remote and local online database searching; microcomputers and software for public use; and fax, voice mail, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf and Teletype writer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
Download full textOffermann, Glenn W. – 1991
This study is based on a survey of a sample of 162 academic libraries holding between 90,000 and 500,000 volumes. The report begins by comparing various characteristics of the libraries to arrive at a profile of an average sample library in terms of volumes, enrollment, volumes per student, budget, expenditures per student, salaries as percent of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Software
