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Peer reviewedRockman, Ilene F. – RQ, 1980
Includes an evaluation of turnkey circulation systems used to support online catalogs (Richard Boss), results of a survey to determine user attitudes toward online catalogs (Kenneth Dowlin), a description of Ohio State University's library control system (Susan Miller), and a profile of a user-designed subject retrieval system (Kaske and Sanders).…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedNeumann, Kathleen M.; Weeks, Gerald D. – RQ, 1981
Discusses a model telephone reference service focusing on the application of library experience to the design of an online system. The inclusion of current ready reference materials in the database of future automated systems is suggested, and 11 references are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Library Automation, Library Services
Peer reviewedKohl, David F. – RQ, 1978
In January 1980, the Library of Congress will freeze its card catalogs preparatory to going online and adopt the cataloging rules of AACR 2. Related issues of particular interest to public service librarians include revisions of LC subject headings, possible use of arbitrary symbols for the shelflist, and the degree of linkage between the pre-1980…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Librarians, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedNitecki, Danuta A. – RQ, 1981
Compares the effectiveness of five online systems in facilitating interlibrary services. The OCLC Interlibrary Loan (ILL) subsystem, the Research Libraries Group (RLG) Message System, the University of Toronto Library Automation System (UTLAS), and two others are evaluated with respect to the request verification, location, request transmission,…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Comparative Analysis, Costs, Interlibrary Loans
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 reviewedShroder, Emelie J.; And Others – RQ, 1981
Four papers describe systems adopted by public libraries in the United States for computerizing community information services and information and referral programs. Word processing at the Fresno County Information and Referral Network and the automation of library processes in the Pikes Peak Library District are among the topics discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Information Services, Computers, Information Needs
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 reviewedSandler, Mark – RQ, 1985
Discusses several concerns about nature of online public access catalogs (OPAC) that have particular import to reference librarians: user passivity and loss of control growing out of "human-machine interface" and the larger social context; and the tendency of computerized bibliographic systems to obfuscate human origins of library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Display Systems, Higher Education, Information Systems
