Academic and Library Computing: Volume 9 Issue 2

Integrated Library Systems: A Primer on Z39.50

Mark Hinnebusch

Explores the topic of the NISO Z39.50 protocol for remote searchand retrieval of information, an area on which, up until now, it wasdifficult to find up‐to‐date information. Looks…

The Library in Academic Computing: Providing Internet Access to Additional OPACs

D. Scott Brandt

Discusses the provision of Internet access to online public accesscatalogs and the increasing move by libraries to connect their OPACs tothe Internet. States that, with the…

The Library without walls as an Agent of Change

Bernie Sloan

Questions how widespread remote access will impact on the libraryas an organization, and also on libraries′ parent organizations. Looksat the implementation of OPAC systems within…

News Briefs

Nancy Melin Nelson

IDI Announces TECHLIBplus. Information Dimensions Inc. (IDI) announces the release of an enhanced version of its widely used library automation and management system…