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The Finnish Delphi Study: Forecasting the Extent of Information Technology Use in Libraries in 1996 and 2010.

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Koskiala, Sinnikka; Huhtanen, Anni – Electronic Library, 1989

Describes a Delphi study in which Finnish experts predicted the extent of information technology use in libraries and information centers. Predictions are summarized in the areas of workstations; fax and electronic mail; videotex; print, electronic, and optical publishing; indexing and storage of sounds and images; speech recognition and scanning…

Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Services

Selecting Data-Base Management Software for Microcomputers in Libraries and Information Units.

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Pieska, K. A. O. – Information Services and Use, 1986

Presents a model for the evaluation of database management systems software from the viewpoint of librarians and information specialists. The properties of data management systems, database management systems, and text retrieval systems are outlined and compared. (10 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries