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Beckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1978
This article introduces the types of systems operating in the individual provinces and explains their purposes. Also covered are automated cataloging through library networks, and the beneficial and detrimental aspects of cooperative cataloging support systems. The University of Guelph system of automated cataloging, circulation, and acquisition…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation
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Durance, Cynthia J. – Canadian Library Journal, 1976
Each of the components of subject authority control in the Canadian context are discussed. The present stage of development of the National Library's plans for integrating the components into one automated subject authority system is also explored. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Automation, National Libraries, Speeches
Ahluwalia, Rajesh; Duchesne, Roddy – 1984
Based on a directive from the National Advisory Board of Canada, this paper provides a set of definitions and guidelines which Canadian libraries may choose to use in negotiating their contracts with database suppliers, vendors, and other information and bibliographic services. The report is intended to: (1) provide a basis for understanding and…
Descriptors: Contracts, Databases, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
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Zeeman, Joe – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Describes Z39.50, a standard prepared by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) for information retrieval that allows two computer systems connected to a network to exchange messages for the purpose of searching databases and receiving records. Canada's involvement is discussed, and possible library applications are described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
Clement, Hope E. A. – 1974
Library automation in Canada is complicated by the large size, dispersed population, and cultural diversity of the country. The National Library of Canada is actively planning a Canadian library network based on national bibliographic services for which the library is now developing automated systems. Canadian libraries are involved in the…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Shank, Russell; And Others – 1971
The recommendations of this study are: (1) The western provinces of Canada should move toward making available to the university libraries of the region, the prospective benefits of a magasystem organization during the next ten years. (2) There is no present need or justification for mounting an immediate crash program to create the computer-based…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Information Services, Information Systems
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Wright, Gordon H. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1976
In Ontario, a library network is emerging, made possible by a group of technically innovative specialists at the University of Toronto, and exploited by others in expectation of the common good of their patrons. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
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MacIntosh, Helen – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1982
Describes history, operating procedures, and current activities of group of users of the University of Toronto Library Automation System (UTLAS) who cooperated with each other, the bibliographic utility, and the National Library of Canada to produce an automated authority control system, termed Shared Authority File (SHARAF). Five references are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
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Sadek, Nancy – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Describes the use of the Guelph Document System (CODOC) as a vehicle for handling the University of Guelph's archival collection, noting difficulties that were encountered, as well as advantages. Two references are cited. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
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Fink, Norman A.; Boivin, Richard – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Provides an overview of Quebec's regional library system and the use of the MultiLIS software to manage the collections and resource sharing of remote libraries. The book-related operational functions of the EXCHANGE module of this integrated library system are described, and several sample screens are shown. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
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Hannah, Kerry – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Describes the preparation for conversion, the implementation of the Guelph Documents System (CODOC) to organize and retrieve government documents, and the resulting benefits in the Guelph Public Library. Eight references are cited. (CHC)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Government Publications, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
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Lawton, Stephen B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1981
Discusses the results of a 1979 survey of Canadian libraries in postsecondary education to determine the extent to which library automation is being used. (CHC)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Surveys
Wiper, Marguerite, Ed. – National Library News, Canada, 1975
In order to optimize the use of available bibliographic data in machine-readable form by Canadian Libraries, the National Library of Canada is developing new automated systems. Implementation priorities are related to the development of national and international standards, systems, and networks. One major project is the design of a system, using…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Databases, Library Automation
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Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1969
The aim of this report is to study the feasibility of establishing university library systems, based on cooperation and compatibility, which are capable of utilizing all advances in educational theory and modern technology without sacrificing any relevant features of the traditional library. The application, present problems and cooperative…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Expenditures
Duchesne, R. M.; And Others – 1983
Because of data ownership questions raised by the interchange and sharing of machine readable bibliographic data, this paper was prepared for the Bibliographic and Communications Network Committee of the National Library Advisory Board. Background information and definitions are followed by a review of the legal aspects relating to property and…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Databases, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
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