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Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Pamela W. – Education Libraries, 1987
Describes and compares three versions of the ERIC database that are available on optical data disks: (1) DIALOG OnDisc ERIC; (2) OCLC Search CD450; and (3) SilverPlatter ERIC. The database contents, software and search commands, hardware requirements, notable features, and costs of each version are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Download full textMachovec, George S. – 1986
This digest presents a reprint of an article which examines management principles that should be considered when implementing library end user searching programs. A brief discussion of specific implementation issues includes needs assessment, hardware, software, training, budgeting, what systems to offer, publicity and marketing, policies and…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Evaluation, Library Administration
Peer reviewedBichteler, Julie – Electronic Library, 1987
Examines some of the fears, frustrations, and misconceptions of library staff and patrons that hamper the effective use of computers in libraries. Strategies that library administrators could use to alleviate stress are outlined, including staff participation in the automation process, well-designed workstations, and adequate training for staff…
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Personnel
Sitts, Maxine K., Ed. – 1986
Based on information and data from 113 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members that were gathered and updated between March and August 1986, this publication was generated from a database developed by ARL to provide timely, comparable information about the extent and nature of automation within the ARL community. Trends in automation are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Systems
Reinhold, Fran; Vernot, Dave – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes four online information service packages developed for schools: (1) Dialog's Classroom Instruction Program; (2) Addison-Wesley's Einstein; (3) WNET's Learning Link; and (4) McGraw-Hill's Information Exchange (MIX). Databases offered in each service are described, as well as accompanying curriculum materials, and costs for the services…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Databases
Sitts, Maxine K., Ed. – 1987
This inventory provides profiles, tables, and listings of automated library activities at 115 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions. The library profile covers 18 functions: (1) acquisitions; (2) serials check/claim; (3) serials/union list; (4) authority control; (5) cataloging/utility; (6) cataloging/local; (7) circulation; (8)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Systems
Peer reviewedBeckman, Margaret – Library Trends, 1987
Reviews the process through which the University of Guelph Library moved from offline to online catalog access; discusses the impact of information technology on the role of the academic library as an information resource center for an electronic educational network; and discusses the goals of this library, given that role. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Foreign Countries
