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Peer reviewedMinecci, Catherine M.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1988
Approaches to improved productivity in the input cycle of database creation are discussed in three papers. The discussions include problems with and potential impacts of computer support for indexers; conversion from a minicomputer based indexing and abstracting production system to a microcomputer network; and a computerized system for…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedStephenson, Mary Sue; Purcell, Gary R. – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Describes computer-based software and network systems for application to serials and government publications. General and specific functional requirements (hardware, software, file structure) are discussed, and descriptive information about commercially available serials control systems and a list of distributors are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Arms, Caroline – EDUCOM Review, 1989
Presents a summary of the history of academic library automation, and discusses some of the technological trends which are important to the development of an electronic library. Topics discussed include public services vs. technical services; cataloging and classification; serials control; computer networks; cooperative projects, including…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Classification
Peer reviewedSmith, K. Wayne – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Reviews the history of OCLC and describes current and future objectives. Highlights include membership; network affiliations; cataloging services; interlibrary loan; EPIC, a new reference system; a new telecommunications network; PRISM, a new online system for cataloging and resource sharing; pricing strategies; international operations; and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., Dublin, OH. – 1991
This report on some of the strategic planning decisions that OCLC has made for the 21st century begins by describing the evolution of OCLC from a pioneer in the computer revolution with its Online Union Catalog and Shared Cataloging System in 1971 to a system that currently has nearly 60 distinct offerings. Corresponding computer and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging
McCoy, Patricia Sayre – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
Technical services librarians can use the Internet for acquisitions--search online databases for title information; listservs--discuss professional issues; cataloging--telnet to other university catalogs; serials--perform online claiming and/or subscribe to electronic journals; bibliographic utilities--search OCLC and RLIN. A related concern is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging
