This article and the following one on LIBRARIAN contain product descriptions of two systems not previously covered in VINE, LIBRA from Emtek Computers and LIBRARIAN from Eurotec…
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This article and the following one on LIBRARIAN contain product descriptions of two systems not previously covered in VINE, LIBRA from Emtek Computers and LIBRARIAN from Eurotec. Both are supplied to a range of libraries, but have an existing strong user base in the college library sector, a market which is of increasing interest to a number of suppliers. College library systems requirements range from the small, initially single‐user application not dissimilar to larger school library systems to configurations of 8–10 terminals upwards. Budgets are equally variable, both as regards resources for capital and for recurrent expenditure. The systems catering for colleges range from the more traditional, minicomputer‐based turnkey suppliers who can now offer lower cost versions of their systems, running on the bottom end of their hardware range, to DOS and networked DOS systems. In the past VINE has covered college library systems from G & G (now supplying Lending Library), Dawsons Technology Group (Data Trek Integrated Library System), Information Systems Design (current system LibraryPac, based on the original Circ software) and Biblio Tech (Biblio Lend). Updated information on these systems and on others available in college versions (e.g. CALM) is available from the LITC and through publications such as ‘Library Systems: a buyer's guide’, by Juliet Leeves and the recent ‘Guide to Library Systems for Schools’ compiled by Juliet Leeves and Pat Manson. The two descriptions which follow are, in fact, among the 12 described in the Schools Guide.
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…
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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.
This paper looks at what is meant by integrated automated systems in libraries and provides an overview of the UK market for microcomputer‐based products in this area. Some 17…
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This paper looks at what is meant by integrated automated systems in libraries and provides an overview of the UK market for microcomputer‐based products in this area. Some 17 products have been identified with a further four being marketed specifically to schools. The hardware environment necessary for these systems is described along with details of the functionality provided by the various cataloguing, online enquiry, acquisitions and circulation systems.
Though the Call for Proposals for projects under the libraries programme has only just been launched (July, 1991), the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) has for the…
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Though the Call for Proposals for projects under the libraries programme has only just been launched (July, 1991), the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) has for the past three years been supporting a number of projects which provide essential preparatory work and support for eventual projects under the programme. There is a popular myth that CEC actions are shrouded, if not in secrecy, then in an impenetrable fog of bureaucracy. However, for all work funded or supported by the CEC, dissemination is regarded as a high priority. Indeed, all projects have a contractual obligation to disseminate information about their projects and their results as widely as possible.
VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of housekeeping processes, principally in the UK…
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VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. Ittis edited and substantially written by the Information Officer for Library Automation based, from June 1st 1984, at the Polytechnic of Central London and supported by a grant from the British Library Research and Development Department. Copyright for the articles rests with the British Library Board and opinions expressed in VINE do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the British Library. The subscription for 1984 to VINE is: £23 for UK subscribers, £26 to overseas subscribers (including airmail delivery). Second and subsequent copies to the same address are charged at £14 for UK and £16 for overseas. VINE is available in either paper or microfiche copy and all back issues are available on microfiche.
ANNE RAMSDEN, ALAN DAY, PAT F BOOTH and WILFRED ASHWORTH
The options for library and information managers to apply IT in their libraries/information services are now wide ranging and particularly so with the arrival of the new…
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The options for library and information managers to apply IT in their libraries/information services are now wide ranging and particularly so with the arrival of the new generation of 16‐bit multi‐user micro‐computers and fully integrated library systems for small libraries. Three years ago the market for library software was comparatively small; now there are far more products and it's very competitive. Other well established options may include setting up a bibliographic database or online catalogue, using a stand alone system for handling, for example, serials control, or using a microcomputer as an online terminal. But where to begin? And, that is where the Library Technology Centre (LTC) might be a good starting point. Here, it is possible to explore the potential that microcomputers have to offer; decision‐making can be enhanced by taking advantage of demonstration facilities, to have “hand‐on” experience; and the visitor may tap the expertise and information resources of three information officers with complementary skills in the library and information fields.
VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the…
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VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. It is edited and substantially written by the Information Officer for Library Automation based in Southampton University Library and supported by a grant from the British Library Research and Development Department. Copyright for VINE articles rests with the British Library Board, but opinions expressed in VINE do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the British Library. The subscription for 1981 for VINE is £20 for UK subscribers and £23 for overseas subscribers — subscription year runs from January to December.
VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the…
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VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. It is edited and substantially written by the Information Officer for Library Automation based in Southampton University Library and supported by a grant from the British Library Research and Development Department. Copyright for the articles rests with the British Library Board and opinions expressed in VINE do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the British Library. The subscription for 1984 to VINE is: £23 for UK subscribers, £26 to overseas subscribers (including airmail delivery). Second and subsequent copies to the same address are charged at £14 for UK and £16 for overseas. VINE is available in either paper or microfiche copy and all back issues are available on microfiche.
Vine is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. It…
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Vine is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. It is produced and substantially written by the Editor who is based at the Polytechnic of Central London and supported by a grant from the British Library Board and opinions expressed in VINE do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the British Library. The subscription for 1984 to VINE is: £23 for UK subscribers, £26 to overseas subscribers (including airmail delivery). Second and subsequent copies to the same address are charged at £14 for UK and £16 for overseas. VINE is available on either paper or microfiche copy and all back issues are available on microfiche.
VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the…
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VINE is produced at least four times a year with the object of providing up‐to‐date news of work being done in the automation of library housekeeping processes, principally in the UK. It is edited and substantially written by the Information Officer for Library Automation based in Southampton University Library and supported by a grant from the British Library Research and Development Department. Copyright for VINE articles rests with the British Library Board, but opinions expressed in VINE do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the British Library. The subscription for 1981 for VINE is £20 for UK subscribers and £23 for overseas subscribers — subscription year runs from January to December.