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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1985
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| author | Smith, Donald R. |
| author_facet | Smith, Donald R. Smith, Donald R. |
| collection | Education Resources Information Center |
| contents | Online Catalogs in Secondary School Libraries. Smith, Donald R. High Schools Information Retrieval Library Automation Library Catalogs Library Equipment Library Planning Networks Online Catalogs School Libraries User Needs (Information) Computer/automated catalogs have been in use in secondary schools for some time and have numerous advantages. A public access catalog (PAC) allows networking with other libraries, use of the Boolean search function, and the retrieval of bibliographic citations from a variety of access points. Moreover, PAC's have recently become more user friendly. The size of the collection input into a PAC determines the hardware needs (e.g., microcomputer- or minicomputer-based). A machine-readable database using full MARC format is recommended for compatibility in the event of interface with another PAC. In addition, the following factors must be considered when preparing a PAC: (1) the attitude of the staff; (2) method of record conversion; (3) hardware acquisition; (4) the effects of the PAC on the library; and (5) appropriate file system operation. The value of an integrated library system, patron usage, and system management are other considerations which must be weighed. (KM) |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| id | eric_ED273286 |
| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 1985 |
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| spellingShingle | Online Catalogs in Secondary School Libraries. Smith, Donald R. High Schools Information Retrieval Library Automation Library Catalogs Library Equipment Library Planning Networks Online Catalogs School Libraries User Needs (Information) Online Catalogs in Secondary School Libraries. Smith, Donald R. High Schools Information Retrieval Library Automation Library Catalogs Library Equipment Library Planning Networks Online Catalogs School Libraries User Needs (Information) Computer/automated catalogs have been in use in secondary schools for some time and have numerous advantages. A public access catalog (PAC) allows networking with other libraries, use of the Boolean search function, and the retrieval of bibliographic citations from a variety of access points. Moreover, PAC's have recently become more user friendly. The size of the collection input into a PAC determines the hardware needs (e.g., microcomputer- or minicomputer-based). A machine-readable database using full MARC format is recommended for compatibility in the event of interface with another PAC. In addition, the following factors must be considered when preparing a PAC: (1) the attitude of the staff; (2) method of record conversion; (3) hardware acquisition; (4) the effects of the PAC on the library; and (5) appropriate file system operation. The value of an integrated library system, patron usage, and system management are other considerations which must be weighed. (KM) |
| title | Online Catalogs in Secondary School Libraries. |
| topic | High Schools Information Retrieval Library Automation Library Catalogs Library Equipment Library Planning Networks Online Catalogs School Libraries User Needs (Information) |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED273286 |