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Freund, Alfred L. – Library Journal, 1983
Discussion of the use of microcomputers in a cooperative public library system notes library management applications in areas of clerical work, word processing, book ordering, inventories, special collection catalogs, mailing lists, and a union list of serials. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Library Administration, Library Automation
Peer reviewedEpstein, Hank – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
A retrospective conversion tool permitting libraries with a microfiche reader and Apple microcomputer to convert bibliographic and holdings files to computer-readable tapes in MARC format is described. The basic process, library costs and MARC tape costs, use of system in Wisconsin, and user's view of the system are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases
Brandt, D. Scott, Comp. – Computers in Libraries, 1996
This annual compilation is designed as a resource for access to products (hardware and software) and services related to library automation and information storage and retrieval. It is divided into the following sections: products and services by category; products and services by vendor; products and services by brand name; addresses of…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Consultants
Peer reviewedWessling, Julie E. – RQ, 1989
Discusses the need to incorporate interlibrary loan statistics into library collection development decisions and describes the Interlibrary Loan Records Keeping System (ILLRKS), a software package for the management of interlibrary loan records. The strengths and weaknesses of ILLRKS are examined, particularly with regard to collection development…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Frey, Dean – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989
Describes UNIX, a computer operating system that supports multi-task and multi-user operations. Characteristics that make it especially suitable for library applications are discussed, including a hierarchical file structure and utilities for text processing, database activities, and bibliographic work. Sources of information on hardware…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Electronic Mail, Equipment Standards
Peer reviewedVedder, Richard G.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes a project in which graduate students with knowledge engineering experience used five different microcomputer-based shells to build a prototype application of an expert system to assist library patrons with business reference questions. The strengths and weaknesses of each product are discussed and compared. (seven references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria
Bell, Suzanne – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Discussion of automation in the Oxford College Libraries (England) begins with background on the university library system, which consists of numerous independent libraries. Centralized and decentralized automation activities are described, and hardware and software for the microcomputer-based system at the University College Library are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYan, Jinwei; Lin, Sharon Chien – Reference Services Review, 1990
Describes problems encountered during early attempts at library automation in China, including the slow development of telecommunications systems and the high cost of international online retrieval. The successful use of imported databases on CD-ROM to overcome these problems is discussed, focusing on applications in library technical services and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Imports, Information Retrieval
Walton, Robert A.; Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1989
Analyzes trends in the library automation marketplace. Market shares for online vendors are examined in terms of total installations, academic libraries, public libraries, revenues, differently sized systems, and foreign installations. Hardware availability, operating systems, and interfaces with MARC are also discussed for each vendor. A source…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Automation
Griffiths, Jose-Marie; Kertis, Kimberly – Library Journal, 1994
Reports results of the 1994 Automated System Marketplace survey based on responses from 60 vendors. Highlights include changes in the library automation marketplace; estimated library systems revenues; minicomputer and microcomputer-based systems; marketplace trends; global markets and mergers; research needs; new purchase processes; and profiles…
Descriptors: Change, Income, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Peer reviewedOgg, Harold C. – Library Software Review, 1991
Discusses the use of local area networks (LANs) in libraries and offers suggestions for less expensive versions through resource sharing. Varying disk sizes are discussed, file sharing is described, printer sharing is explained, and combined hardware and software packages for connecting two to four computers are described. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Printers, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation
Charnetski, J. R. – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Discusses the use of firewalls for library intranets, highlighting the move from mainframes to PCs, security issues and firewall architecture, and operating systems. Provides a glossary of basic networking terms and a bibliography of suggested reading. (PEN)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer System Design
Janssens, D.; Jesse, A. – 1989
This document contains a compilation of overhead projection sheets from an International Labour Office (ILO) Training Course in Micro-ISIS held in March 1988, augmented by explanatory text and applications to a wide variety of databases. It is designed both to provide a visual, didactic approach to Micro-ISIS, and to constitute a quick-reference…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Databases
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1990
The 16 papers in this collection explore the microcomputer revolution as it affects library information systems: (1) "HyperMedia/Multimedia Technology and New Opportunities for Libraries in the 1990s" (Ching-chih Chen); (2) "Use of CD-ROMs in West German Libraries" (David I. Raitt and Ching-chih Chen); (3) "Purposes of Interactive Optical Discs…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Peer reviewedSamuels, Alan R.; And Others – Library Software Review, 1987
These five papers by speakers at the Small Computers in Libraries 1987 conference include: "Acquiring and Using Shareware in Building Small Scale Automated Information systems" (Samuels); "A Software Lending Collection" (Talab); "Providing Subject Access to Microcomputer Software" (Mitchell); "Interfacing Vendor…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conferences, Copyrights, Library Automation
