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Peer reviewedGrisham, Frank P. – Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 1983
Views of the executive director of the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET) on the topic of regional networking are expressed, noting the needs of users of regional networks, cooperative program development among "networkers," state and multistate structures, and the impact of microcomputers, distributed processing, and resource…
Descriptors: Consortia, Futures (of Society), Information Needs, Information Services
Peer reviewedMiddleton, M. R. – Electronic Library, 1983
Outlines the present status of library automation and networking in Australia and explores the issues arising when regional network operations consider their relationship to the national Australian Bibliographic Network: provision of services, standards, network technology, contractual arrangements, economics, and policy. Thirty-eight references…
Descriptors: Consortia, Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
Peer reviewedResource Sharing and Information Networks, 1985
Representatives from wide spectrum of cooperative programs discuss issues associated with cooperative library development. Programs described include statewide projects in Colorado, Illinois, Alaska, and New York; University of California Shared Purchase Program; Hampshire Inter-Library Center; Triangle Research Libraries Network; Pacific…
Descriptors: Consortia, Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedMockus, Laima – Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 1983
Profiles the New England Library Information Network (NELINET), whose purpose is to serve as focal point for achievement of cost effective library automation through shared resources. Origins of NELINET are highlighted as well as NELINET services, including archival tapes, role as OCLC broker network, cost effectiveness, and successful use of new…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
