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Peer reviewedKirkland, Jean – RQ, 1975
Reference librarians at Georgia Institute of Technology provide computerized reference service through the Georgia Information Dissemination Center. (PF)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedBlakely, Florence – RQ, 1971
Reference librarians must, if they hope to survive, retool in preparation for becoming the interface between the patron and computer-based information systems. This involves sharpening the interview technique and understanding where to plug into the information flow process. (4 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Collections, Library Instruction, Library Services
Peer reviewedNitecki, Danuta A. – RQ, 1976
Summary of survey of the American Library Association Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) members concerning attitudes toward, need for, and preferences in acquiring information on automated information retrieval services. (KP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Information Retrieval, Information Services, Library Automation
Peer reviewedCornick, Donna; Owen, Willy – RQ, 1988
Presents a model that can accommodate staff preferences when determining a reference desk schedule using a microcomputer, the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software, and the linear programing software LP83. (eight references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedStover, Mark; Grassian, Esther – RQ, 1989
Describes the development of a machine readable reference information file at the University of California at Los Angeles. The discussion covers factors affecting the database structure, the use of a sophisticated text management system to enter data onto microcomputers, and possible future implementations of the reference information system. (16…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Database Design, Higher Education, Information Systems
Peer reviewedClement, Charles – RQ, 1983
Describes how automation improves genealogical reference services and access to sources at the Genealogical Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Highlights include specialized access strategies to the computer-output microfiche catalog, the creation of a union catalog, special outputs from an automated system, and future developments in library…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedKriz, Harry M.; Kok, Victoria T. – RQ, 1985
Basis for systematic computerization of academic research library's reference, collection development, and collection management functions emphasizes productivity enhancement for librarians and support staff. Use of microcomputer and university's mainframe computer to develop applications of database management systems, electronic spreadsheets,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBarbuto, Domenica M.; Cevallos, Elena E. – RQ, 1994
This case study examines the implications of the installation and expansion of a CD-ROM local area network (LAN) in the Hofstra University library based on a survey of users' perceptions. Topics discussed include perceived strength of the periodicals collection; training issues; economic factors; physical space; and reference personnel. (eight…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Economic Factors, Higher Education
