Showing papers in "Vine in 1995"
TL;DR: Leeves as mentioned in this paper reviewed some of the developments in library systems over the years, including the most recent version of which is published by LITC as LIBSYS.UK: a directory of library systems in the United Kingdom.
Abstract: Juliet Leeves edited the four issues of VINE in 1989. She began her professional career in The British Library where she was involved in the development of MARC‐based services. She subsequently worked at the University of London, developing shared automated systems for the schools and colleges of the federal University. Since becoming freelance in 1983, she has worked for all types of library, primarily advising on the evaluation, selection and installation of library and information systems. She is also the author of several publications on library systems, including the popular “Library systems: a buyers guide”, the most recent version of which is published by LITC as “LIBSYS.UK: a directory of library systems in the United Kingdom”. In this article she reviews some of the developments in library systems over the years.
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TL;DR: Four search engines and two subject collections with a search facility are compared in terms of their content, interface, search features, output and performance for comprehensive searches of Web material.
Abstract: Many tools exist to provide subject access to information stored on the Web. These include both automatic search engines such as ‘crawler’ programs and manually‐created subject indexes. In this article, four search engines and two subject collections with a search facility are compared in terms of their content, interface, search features, output and performance. For comprehensive searches of Web material, no single tool was found to be satisfactorily effective, and doubts remain as to whether such tools can yet be incorporated in the mainstream of online searching.
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TL;DR: This article is devoted to the major initiative, Project EARL, where the motivations for the project are outlined and the three tiers of planned services for EARL participants are described: Connect, Information and Developments.
Abstract: LASER is leading a number of different projects involving various forms of networking between public libraries. All the current collaborative projects are summarised, but the main part of the article is devoted to the major initiative, Project EARL The motivations for the project are outlined and the three tiers of planned services for EARL participants are described: Connect, Information and Developments.
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TL;DR: The Pilkington Library in Loughborough is seeking to remedy this situation by developing an interface that allows users to access its OPAC via the Web, but problems relating to the ‘statelessness’ of HTTP and to the inadequacy of traditional catalogue records as access points for electronic information resources are still cause for consideration.
Abstract: The development of networked access to academic library catalogue records has been conspicuously slow compared with that of campus‐wide information systems in general. In cooperation with its systems suppliers BLCMP, the Pilkington Library in Loughborough is seeking to remedy this situation by developing an interface that allows users to access its OPAC via the Web. The benefits of such a facility are reflected in BLCMP's decision to incorporate a revised version in the forthcoming release of the commercial Talis system; but problems relating to the ‘statelessness’ of HTTP and to the inadequacy of traditional catalogue records as access points for electronic information resources are still cause for consideration.
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TL;DR: The IT POINT project based at Chelmsley Wood Library is seeking to assess the use and the usefulness of a range of IT and networked services in a deprived outer‐city environment.
Abstract: The IT POINT project based at Chelmsley Wood Library is seeking to assess the use and the usefulness of a range of IT and networked services in a deprived outer‐city environment. Experiences gained will be applicable to similar communities elsewhere in the UK and should influence future planning of networked public library services. The Project is already planning enhancements to the current IT POINT services and activities, and is likely to include exploration of the delivery of training and education into homes via the Internet.
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TL;DR: In the summer of 1993, Aston University Library & Information Services decided to replace its library housekeeping system, Geac 9000, with Galaxy 2000 from DS Ltd. Most of the detailed evaluation of potential systems was carried out between May 1994 and March 1995 as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In the summer of 1993, Aston University Library & Information Services decided to replace its library housekeeping system, Geac 9000. Most of the detailed evaluation of potential systems was carried out between May 1994 and March 1995. In April 1995 Aston chose Galaxy 2000 from DS Ltd. Installation of the new system was carried out during the summer vacation and completed just in time for the start of the new academic year. By the end of 1995, the rich functionality Aston enjoyed on its old system was virtually all available on the new one, and additional features, such as self‐issue, inter‐library loans and a Web catalogue interface, were under development.
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TL;DR: An existing course in cataloguing for postgraduate students of librarianship at the University of Sheffield was modified to include practical work on cataloguing electronic resources, which was implemented as a collection of World‐Wide Web pages.
Abstract: The authors describe how an existing course in cataloguing for postgraduate students of librarianship at the University of Sheffield's Department of Information Studies was modified to include practical work on cataloguing electronic resources The students were instructed to search the Internet for resources associated with some topic, and to design a cataloguing and classifying system for these resources Each system was implemented as a collection of World‐Wide Web (WWW) pages, which have been installed on the Department's WWW site for global viewing
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TL;DR: The function of the World‐Wide Web, like that of Z39.50, is to offer access to networked information; and the client/server architectures of the two systems might appear similar; but why should libraries need both?
Abstract: The function of the World‐Wide Web, like that of Z39.50, is to offer access to networked information; and the client/server architectures of the two systems might appear similar. So why should libraries need both? The answer lies in the WWW's lack of support for the advanced search, retrieval and management facilities that are expected of modern OPACs — and that are also offered by Z39.50. Much current research, therefore, is involved in developing hybrid WWW/Z39.50 services.
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TL;DR: Many libraries and information services have had to confront the problem of loading, managing and updating large numbers of CD‐ROM discs in a way that allows access by a range of different users, and the attachment ofCD‐ROMs to a Local Area Network (LAN) is one way in which this can be approached.
Abstract: Compact Disc — Read Only Memory (CD‐ROM) was launched as a commercial product in 1985. It offered a high‐capacity, robust, reliable data storage and distribution medium, which conformed to a series of internationally‐agreed technical standards. The rise in the number of CD‐ROM titles published commercially has been rapid. From just 12 titles in 1985, there are at least 10,000 available today. Many libraries and information services have therefore had to confront the problem of loading, managing and updating large numbers of CD‐ROM discs in a way that allows access by a range of different users. The attachment of CD‐ROMs to a Local Area Network (LAN) is one way in which this can be approached.
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TL;DR: As the longest serving editor, Pat brought VINE through the time in which automated library systems became the norm rather than a rarity, in which micros brought computing to the desktop, and as some libraries began installing their second or third systems, the systems knowledge in the profession increased dramatically.
Abstract: As the longest serving editor, from 1981 to 1988, Pat brought VINE through the time in which automated library systems became the norm rather than a rarity, in which micros brought computing to the desktop, and as some libraries began installing their second or third systems, the systems knowledge in the profession increased dramatically. Since moving to Luxembourg, she has travelled widely in Europe seeing through many projects, both large and small scale, which have increased understanding (and not just technological!) as well as creating new opportunities for libraries throughout the community.
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TL;DR: How UnCover is being used currently, including one of its most useful services (Reveal), is described, and some preliminary feedback and results are presented.
Abstract: In response to the perceived need for an extra quick document delivery service to the University of Hertfordshire's research and academic staff, Library and Media Services began an investigation into available options. The result was a one‐year trial of the UnCover service, which began in August 1994. The article describes how UnCover is being used currently, including one of its most useful services (Reveal), and presents some preliminary feedback and results.
TL;DR: The principal organisational issues relating to the creation, validation and maintenance of theUniversity of Exeter's Web site are discussed from the viewpoint of the University Library.
Abstract: The principal organisational issues relating to the creation, validation and maintenance of the University of Exeter's Web site are discussed from the viewpoint of the University Library. Important issues include the effective allocation of responsibility, the timely formation of working groups, and the fostering of a spirit of cooperation amongst all departments and services responsible for providing or authorising information. Given the Web's popularity amongst users and the wealth of opportunities it provides for the dissemination of information, the commitment to its development already shown by library staff must continue.
TL;DR: The priority of the University of Oslo's Informatics Library, in contrast, is to use Web functionality to place as many as possible of its own services on the desktop of its users.
Abstract: It is common for libraries to develop Web sites for the provision of access to resources stored on remote systems: the priority of the University of Oslo's Informatics Library, in contrast, is to use Web functionality to place as many as possible of its own services on the desktop of its users. Through a combination of email and Web interfaces with the Library's bibliographic catalogue, classification scheme and housekeeping system, users can search databases, browse indexes, view loan information, display full texts and order documents directly from their Web browser. Other facilities include a clickable floor‐plan, and direct Web access to faculty, university and national OPACs.
TL;DR: Possible service scenarios for future networked public libraries are outlined, together with some current issues to be solved, and the importance of a shared view is emphasised.
Abstract: The Information Superhighway is at this stage a vision, and not a reality; conduit, content and connectedness are discussed as the prerequisites for a high speed network, which is still some years away. Possible service scenarios for future networked public libraries are outlined, together with some current issues to be be solved. The importance of a shared view is emphasised.
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TL;DR: Some of the important features of SilverPlatter's Electronic Reference Library are outlined, its implementation at Oxford is described, including testing of a Web gateway, and the author looks forward to future developments.
Abstract: The frustrations of attempting to deliver as wide access as possible to CD‐ROMs, for users of different platforms, led David Price to consider SilverPlatter's Electronic Reference Library. In this article he outlines some of the important features, describes its implementation at Oxford, including testing of a Web gateway, and looks forward to future developments.