_Current_Cites_ Volume 2, no. 11 November 1991 Library Technology Watch Program University of California, Berkeley Edited by David F.W. Robison ISSN: 1060-2356 Contributors: Teri Rinne, Vivienne Roumani, Lisa Rowlison, Mark Takaro, Roy Tennant Information Transfer Basch, Reva. "The User Wish List and System Software for the 90's: How Far so Far?" Online 15(6) (November 1991):42-47. Basch examines the influence consumers have had and will continue to have in system software development as they demand more custom-tailored options in databases.-- VR Billington, James H. "Library of Congress to Open Collections to Local Libraries in Electronic Access Plans." American Libraries (September 1991):706-. Billington describes a current pilot project, LC Direct, enabling remote electronic access to the holdings of the Library of Congress; and the American Memory project which will eventually deliver electronic copies of materials of some of LC's unique collections to remote users.--VR Celko, Joe. "DBMS Report: Retrieve your Information with 'Textbases.'" Systems Integration 24(9) (September 1991):31. Celko gives a good and brief explanation of textbase systems and their relevance to document retrieval.--VR Cotton, Dirk. "At last! Standards for Broadcast Data." Data Communications 20(10) (August 1991):31-32. Cotton reports on two organizations who are developing standards "that will integrate broadcast data and interactive applications on the same network, eliminating the cost of operating multiple networks."--VR Hawkins, Donald T. "Imaging--Another New Technology for the Information World: The Basics." Online 15(6) (November 1991): 103-105. Hawkins explores the basics of imaging and promises "sequels [that] will look at retrieval from image-generated databases...."--VR Tucker, Tracey. "Telephone Response Technologies' InteleFax. A Fax-On- Demand Application Toolkit." Teleconnect 9(8) (August 1991):145-147. This article describes how fax-on-demand, integrated voice/fax systems, "have expedited customer access to information."--VR Networks and Networking Goode, Joanne and Maggie Johnson "Putting Out the Flames: The Etiquette and Law of E-Mail" Online 15(6) (November 1991):61-67. Goode and Johnson point out that since e-mail is a new and still evolving mode of interpersonal communication, we may need some pointers on its use beyond the basic procedures. The authors discuss mail management, style guidelines, survival skills and the issue of privacy.--DR Hinnebusch, Mark "Z39.50: A Path for Implementation" Computers in Libraries 11(8) (September 1991):30-31. Hinnebusch updates us on the activities taking place to bring about implementation of the Z39.50 standard. This standard will allow full compatibility for search and retrieval of information across multiple platforms, described as "the most important standard in library and information retrieval automation since the MARC format."--DR Kibirige, M. "Information Communication Highways in the 1990s: An Analysis of Their Potential Impact on Library Automation" Information Technology and Libraries 10(3) (September 1991):172-184. This in-depth article explains how the combined increases in bandwidth of networks (primarily through the increased use of fiber optic cable and satellite transmission) and computing power of local systems are bringing immense changes in the library and information industry.--DR Quint, Barbara "Flipping for Full-Text" Wilson Library Bulletin 66(1) (September 1991):82-85. Quint gives us some of the low-down on full- text--is it really "full"? Why can't I find the San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday edition? What about optical databases? The author also provides some sources on locating and evaluating full-text services.--DR Optical Disc Technology Ciuffetti, Peter D. "A Plea for CD-ROM Interchangeability" CD-ROM Librarian 6(8) September 1991:27-28. This article analyzes the state of standardization within the CD-ROM industry and makes a proposal for multi- vendor cooperation through standards that will enable the industry to provide the next level of capabilities to researchers.--TR Brown, Christopher L. and David E. Coleman "Testing and Development of an Efficient, Remote CD-ROM System" CD-ROM Librarian 6(9) October 1991:13- 18. This case study profiles the CD-ROM-based aquaculture information service designed to increase access for a regional community that is widely dispersed throughout the Pacific. The article discusses site selection, system selection criteria, components, performance, operation, and impact. One major impact of remote access is reducing the need for expensive information-gathering practices, such as traveling to more technologically- advanced places or hiring consultants.--TR Paul, David, et al. "The Over-The Counter CD-ROM Network Solution" CD-ROM Librarian 6(9) October 1991:19-23. This is another case study of remote access to a CD-ROM network. The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA) set out to provide a wide variety of CD-ROM packages to meet the needs of its branch libraries. Because of the grant size, they were unable to implement a "turnkey" or Novell-based system, but utilized off-the-shelf components to build their networking solution instead.--TR ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Cites 2(11)(November 1991) ISSN: 1060-2356 Copyright (C) 1991 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved. 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