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Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
This discussion of information technology and its impact on library operations and services emphasizes the development of microcomputer and laser optical disc technologies. Libraries' earlier responses to bibliographic utilities, online databases, and online public access catalogs are described, and future directions for library services are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Download full textWright, A. J. – 1984
The combination of computer technology and library operation is helping to alleviate such library problems as escalating costs, increasing collection size, deteriorating materials, unwieldy arrangement schemes, poor subject control, and the acquisition and processing of large numbers of rarely used documents. Small special libraries such as…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Communications, Database Management Systems, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford B.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
Four articles review the development of the MELVYL system, which began as the online catalog for the University of California campuses. Topics discussed include union catalogs; local library systems versus bibliographic utilities; retrospective conversion; MELVYL as a reference tool; and an online survey of remote use of MELVYL. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Higher Education, Library Catalogs
Bibliographic Utilities and the Use of Microcomputers in Libraries: Current and Projected Practices.
McAninch, Glen – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
Bibliographic utilities are marketing specially designed hardware and software that permit libraries to patch together automated cataloging, acquisitions, serials control, reference, online public catalogs, circulation, interlibrary loan, and administrative functions. The increasing complexity of the technology is making it more difficult to…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Software Reviews, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedTedd, 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
Peer reviewedCaren, Loretta – Library Trends, 1989
Describes a bibliographic instruction program developed at Rochester Institute of Technology to familiarize faculty with the electronic information retrieval services available through the library. The program highlights four areas: (1) historical review; (2) local connections, including the online catalog; (3) bibliographic connections, including…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Documentation, Faculty Development, Futures (of Society)
Hartt, Richard W. – 1986
This report discusses the characteristics, operations, and automation requirements of technical libraries providing services to organizations involved in aerospace and defense scientific and technical work, and describes the Local Automation Model project. This on-going project is designed to demonstrate the concept of a fully integrated library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software, Government Libraries
