Browsing by Subject: Library
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Library Use of Electronic Bulletin Board Systems
Patrick R. Dewey
Library Software Review Vol. 4, No. 6 (1985) pp. 351–61
Four articles outline problems, programing, case studies, and hardware/software selection in library use of microcomputer-based electronic bulletin board systems (BBS). Highlights include the North... More
pp. 351-61
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The Allama Iqbal Open University Library
Mahmud Ul-Hassan
International Library Review Vol. 16, No. 1 (1984) pp. 45–57
This profile of an open university library system in Pakistan covers its primary objective; functional organization; library collection and collection development; staffing, budgets and... More
pp. 45-57
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Automation, Resource Sharing, and the Small Academic Library
Arthur H. Miller
Catholic Library World Vol. 55, No. 5 (1983) pp. 209–11
Discussion of Illinois experiences in library cooperation and computerization (OCLC, Library Computer System, LIBRAS) describes use of library materials, benefits and drawbacks of online networking... More
pp. 209-11
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Microcomputers in Libraries
Monica M. Ertel
Special Libraries Vol. 75, No. 2 (1984) pp. 95–101
This discussion of current microcomputer technologies available to libraries focuses on software applications in four major classifications: communications (online database searching); word... More
pp. 95-101
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Talkback Telephone Network: Techniques of Providing Library Continuing Education
Ruth W. Wender
Special Libraries Vol. 74, No. 3 (1983) pp. 265–70
Describes techniques developed for providing continuing education to individuals solving medical reference requests over a telephone teleconference network linking library personnel in nonurban... More
pp. 265-70
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Library Services for the Distant Learner, The Clarion State College Libraries' Experience
Gerard B. McCabe
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This paper presents the experience of Clarion State College Libraries in supporting an off-campus program offered for graduate library science students in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and discusses... More
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Computers in the Library: The Human Element
Lynn L. Magrath
Information Technology and Libraries Vol. 1, No. 3 (September 1982) pp. 266–70
Discusses library staff and public reaction to the computerization of library operations at the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs. An outline of computer applications implemented... More
pp. 266-70
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The Calgary Libraries Telidon Trial
Michelle Toombs & Bob Wilson
Information Technology and Libraries Vol. 1, No. 4 (December 1982) pp. 331–36
The Calgary Libraries Telidon Trial involved four major libraries--Calgary Public, Mount Royal College, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the University of Calgary--and resulted in... More
pp. 331-36
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Computerizing on a Shoestring
M Clare Boehmer
Catholic Library World Vol. 54, No. 4 (November 1982) pp. 162–65
Focuses on the computerization of the Gibault High School Library in Waterloo, Illinois, discussing the development of microcomputer programs to expand services in the area of library skills... More
pp. 162-65
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The Likely Impact of New Technology on Libraries
S D. Neill
Canadian Library Journal Vol. 39, No. 5 (October 1982) pp. 305–7
Discussion of growth trends involving use of new technology in the library (mainly computers and their devices) outlines recent advances in Canada, discusses current activities, and presents views ... More
pp. 305-7
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Microcomputing in North Carolina Libraries: A Special Section
Benjamin F. Speller & Robert Burgin
North Carolina Libraries Vol. 40, No. 3 (1982) pp. 189–232
The eight articles in this special section on microcomputer applications in libraries discuss selection of microcomputer courseware for school media collections, public and special libraries,... More
pp. 189-232
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Communication Standards for Online Interchange of Library Information
Thomas P. Brown
Library Trends Vol. 31, No. 2 (1982) pp. 251–63
Presents new perspective on computerized information interchange within library community, and explains Open Systems Interconnection Model promoted by International Organization for Standardization... More
pp. 251-63
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Library Networks: Cooperative Uses of Technology
Kevin C. Flaherty
Catholic Library World Vol. 53, No. 3 (October 1981) pp. 116–19
Describes how library networks develop technology cooperatively and assesses future network roles in the light of new developments. (Author/LLS) More
pp. 116-19
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Individualized Approach to Learning Library Skills
Mignon Adams
Library Trends Vol. 29, No. 1 (1980) pp. 83–94
Describes techniques currently used to instruct individual library users, including library tours, handbooks, guides, programed instruction, and computer-assisted instruction. (FM) More
pp. 83-94
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Effects of Online Services on Other Library Functions
Philip M. White
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This review summarizes findings derived from recent literature concerning the influences of online reference services on interlibrary loans; staffing, scheduling, and budgeting; library acquisition... More
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Personal Microcomputers in the Library Environment
Frederick J. Raithel
Journal of Library Automation Vol. 13, No. 3 (September 1980) pp. 196–97
Regional online users groups and a state library association offer professional librarians and librarian computer hobbiests opportunities to experiment with microcomputers. (RAA) More
pp. 196-97
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Indian Libraries: Documentation and Automation in Library Services
Krishna Das Gupta
International Library Review Vol. 11, No. 4 (October 1979) pp. 463–85
Surveys library technology in India, and describes the various documentation, bibliographic, and information retrieval services currently in operation, including those programs which train... More
pp. 463-85
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Libraries, Policy, and Politics in a Democracy: Four Historical Epochs
Paul T. Jaeger, Ursula Gorham, Lindsay C. Sarin & John Carlo Bertot
Library Quarterly Vol. 83, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 166–181
This article explores the historical relationships between libraries, policy, and politics in the United States. Far too often, policy and political discussions related to libraries have little... More
pp. 166-181
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A librarian's insights on three library media programs
Sherese Lynae Roe, Pacific Lutheran University, United States
(2002) pp. 1–113
This qualitative study examines three middle school library media centers in Washington. A range of settings, from rural to suburban, was selected. Comparably sized schools and recent state test... More
pp. 1-113
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A study of the scheduling of classes in the library media centers of Missouri combined K-12 schools serving their student populations with one library media center
Katherine Abdoler-Shroyer, Central Missouri State University, United States
(1999) pp. 1–53
This study explored school library media center scheduling in Missouri's combined K-12 schools serving their student populations with one library media center. It was conducted to determine the... More
pp. 1-53