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Newman, William L.; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Presents background information on DOBIS (an online library system) evaluation, software acquisition, and development, and describes the status and plans for DOBIS in the Canadian government. Appendices provide an overview of the Canadian government version of the system from a librarian's and a systems analyst's perspective. (CWM)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Storage Devices, Government Libraries, Information Systems
Bluh, Pamela; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1996
This special section on EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in libraries includes eight articles that discuss experiences in libraries in the United Kingdom, EDI and the acquisitions process in Europe, a Canadian viewpoint, the ILS (Integrated Library Systems) vendor and EDI, public libraries, and EDI in the information services industry. (LRW)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Foreign Countries, Information Industry, Information Services
Shoffner, Ralph M.; Madden, Mary A. – 1980
This study compares the three versions of DOBIS (Dartmunder Bibliothekssystem) that are currently running in Canada and the Washington Library Network (WLN) systems in order to determine which one is the most appropriate to replicate in support of the British Columbia Library Network (BCLN). Comparisons of systems costs and operating features, the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Feasibility Studies

Whelan, Errol A.; Chan, Jeanie – Library Software Review, 1988
Describes how the Swift-Current Comprehensive High School (Saskatchewan) library computerized to create an online catalog, provide access to remote databases, and acquire CD-ROM reference systems. Objectives, hardware and software selection and costs, implementation, and evaluation are discussed. Seven references are listed, and a directory of…
Descriptors: Costs, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Library Automation

Neill, S. D. – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Discussion of growth trends involving use of new technology in the library (mainly computers and their devices) outlines recent advances in Canada, discusses current activities, and presents views of library functions 10 years from now. Issues and questions are presented and their impact on the library profession is discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Library Administration, Library Automation

Merilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
Discusses the Request for Proposal (RFP) process (formal document asking vendors to submit proposal for system meeting specific needs of library) employed by Canadian libraries as major step in selection of online system. System selection, evaluation, and implementation, Request for Information, estimating costs, and contract negotiation are…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Libraries

Krishan, Kewal – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Describes results of a 1990 survey that provides statistical data on the serials holdings of 57 university libraries in Canada. Topics discussed include serials budgets; integrated serials departments; serials automation; selection of new serials titles; ordering and acquisitions; claiming; cataloging and related functions; binding; and transfer…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Higher Education, Library Automation
Integrated Library Systems in Canadian Public, Academic and Special Libraries: Fourth Annual Survey.

Merilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of integrated library system vendors that examined installations in Canadian academic, public and special libraries during 1989. Findings discussed include large library system versus PC-based system market shares, an analysis of system selection by type of library, and other factors that affect system selection. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Pick, Paula – 1985
This report discusses the implementation of DOBIS, an online, integrated library system run on a shared-use mainframe computer, at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Library during 1984 and 1985. General information about BCIT, the library, and DOBIS is provided, and the project background is discussed. An overview of the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1987
The five papers compiled here cover topics related to electronic publishing, library collections and services, interlibrary loan, and serials. In "The Impact of Electronic Publishing on Library Collection and Services: An American View," Joseph W. Price considers possible consequences on library collections and services in the United…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Electronic Publishing, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans
Wilkinson, David W. – 1985
The Canadian and American academic library environments are remarkably similar. This factor is traceable to similarities between the nations themselves and their academic institutions. Both countries have experienced comparable shifts in governmental support and growth patterns in the academic library sector. This has led many to observe that…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Educational History, Foreign Countries
Turner, Ann; And Others – 1980
Conducted to gather information on the practical impact of implementing either the Washington Library Network (WLN) system or one of two versions of the DOBIS system in British Columbia Union Catalogue (BCUC) member libraries, this study addressed four questions: (1) the effect the introduction of the new system would have on workflows; (2)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Information Retrieval

Hoffmann, Ellen – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This examination of the relationships between bibliographic utilities, online vendors, and local systems in the automated library environment, discusses library autonomy and standards, as well as customized options and quality of service offered by utilities and vendors. Suggestions are offered for maintaining relationships in a changing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computers, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries

Moore, Gale – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Explores the social impacts of technological change on the library and the library profession as social institutions, the library as an organization, and librarians as professionals. The effects of automation on the library's role in providing public access to information, library management, professional status, and the work environment are also…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Library Automation
Edmonton Public Schools (Alberta). – 1983
A microcomputer and hard disk were used to set up an automated card catalog in an Edmonton (Alberta) elementary school learning resource center to determine if a computerized card catalog would help elementary students to access learning resource materials, thereby enhancing their learning. Instead of using a traditional card catalog, students…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Feasibility Studies, Foreign Countries, Interviews