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Cleveland, Gary – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Describes research networks available in Canada and planning for a high-speed network called CANARIE (Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry, and Education). Potential library applications of research networks are discussed, including information retrieval, interlibrary loan, document delivery, shared cataloging, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Networks
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Gunn, Holly; Oxner, June – School Libraries in Canada, 2000
Four years after the Halifax Regional School Board was formed through amalgamation, over 75% of its school libraries were automated. On-site automation with laptops was a quicker, more efficient way of automating than sending a shelf list to the Technical Services Department. The Eastern Shore School Library Automation Project was a successful…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Automation
Miller, Paul; Sweet, Meg; Thomas, David; Dunn, Heather; Pearce, Judith; Brack, E. V.; Palmer, David; Robinson, Bridget; Powell, Andy; Heaney, Michael; Dempsey, Lorcan – D-Lib Magazine, 2000
These six articles discuss collection level descriptions. Highlights include cross-domain issues; archive standards and automation issues; museum considerations, including metadata and Web pages, based on the Canadian Heritage Information Network; data standards for directories; electronic libraries in the United Kingdom; and the Research…
Descriptors: Archives, Cataloging, Directories, Electronic Libraries
National Library of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1971
The following papers were presented at an invitational conference on cataloging standards: (1) "Canadiana Meets Automation;" (2) "The Union Catalogues in the National Library - The Present Condition;" (3) "A Centralized Bibliographic Data Bank;" (4) "The Standardization of Cataloguing;" (5) "The…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Conferences, Foreign Countries
MacDonald, R. W.; And Others – 1975
To determine the need for additional bibliographic resources in the libraries of British Columbia, Canada, an evaluation was undertaken which included visits to libraries and existing operational catalog support systems, and meetings with advisory committees. Recommendations included: (1) implementation of a province-wide, on-line catalog system;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Communications, Costs
Waterloo Univ. (Ontario). Dana Porter Arts Library. – 1976
The circulation system of the University of Waterloo (Ontario) Library is analyzed. The analysis includes the environment in which the circulation system must function, general objectives and functional requirements of the system, and a description and evaluation of the existing system. Both the automated and manual elements of the circulation…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Services, Library Administration, Library Automation
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Merilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Reports the results of a survey of the Canadian integrated library systems market. The analysis includes comparisons of large versus microcomputer-based installations by type of library and across all libraries, foreign sales by Canadian vendors, and trends in the library systems market. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, International Trade
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Lighthall, Lynne – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Reports results of a survey of vendors of automated systems in Canadian school libraries. Data are presented on number of installations; geographical distributions; international sales; and miscellaneous capabilities, including local area networks, union catalogs, and French language. Vendor addresses and telephone numbers are listed. (three…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Learning Resources Centers
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Duffy, Michael – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2005
This article examines the advantages of using automated media library systems and how to incorporate them in Montessori schools learning environment. Before even addressing the issue of Montessori philosophy and practice, Here, the author first address two principles: availability and accessibility. Availability is the first principle of a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Libraries, Montessori Schools, Library Automation
Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Montreal (Quebec). – 1979
These papers discuss various options for a computerized national bibliographic network and highlight the problems and potential of developing such a database. Following a brief explanation of the conference purpose and organization, 10 primary papers are presented: (1) "A Brief Overview of Computerized Library Networking in Canada," by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Woodsworth, Anne – 1981
As a part of the York University's academic planning process, the library staff prepared a list of possible alternatives for 26 library functions to be used as a basis for the development of a three to five year planning guide. Compiled over a period of two months, these represent a range from pie-in-the-sky to bare-boned or eliminated operations.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Institutional Administration
Clement, Hope E. A. – 1979
This paper discusses the current resurgence of interest in authority files and describes the automated authority files of the National Library of Canada. Factors contributing to this interest in such files include cooperative programs between libraries, the development of international standards, and the impact of computer technology and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Foreign Countries, Library Automation
Pearson, Karl M., Jr. – 1976
Described are existing components that could be linked together to form a Western Bibliographic Network or could provide products and services for Network members. The components reviewed are: (1) state library agencies, research libraries, state and multistate library networks, and other regional organizations in the 17-state western region and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Databases, Library Automation, Library Networks
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Converse, W. R. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses need for research in library and information science from perspective of an academic library director. The current state of information science research, areas where research might be undertaken, economics, library schools, librarians as managers, and the impact of new information technology on research are examined. (Six sources are…
Descriptors: Change, Foreign Countries, Information Science, Librarians
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Daehn, Ralph M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Discusses use of microcomputer hardware and software, telecommunications methods, and advanced library methods to create a specialized information center's database of literature relating to farm machinery and food processing. Systems and services (electronic messaging, serials control, database creation, cataloging, collections, circulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
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