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Peer reviewedBinkley, R. David; Parrott, James R. – Information Services and Use, 1987
Describes a computerized reference and bibliographic instruction system currently under development at the University of Waterloo Library. The functions of the system, which will include query negotiation, suggestions for research strategies, referral to appropriate reference materials, information on library services and locations, and library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGilbert, J. D. – Information Services and Use, 1993
Discusses virtual libraries, i.e., library services available to users via personal computers; considers the issues of technological development, user demands, and organizational response; and describes progress toward virtual libraries in the Netherlands, including networks, online systems, navigation tools, subject classification, coordination…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Networks, Costs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSmith, N. R. – Information Services and Use, 1993
Discussion of the relationship between users, librarians, and vendors as it has been influenced by electronic databases and communications networks highlights experiences at Aston University (United Kingdom). Topics addressed include mediated searching; direct user access to databases; impacts on staff; user demand; costs; CD-ROM networks;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Costs
