Linked Systems for Resource Sharing

Linked Systems for Resource Sharing

Author: Bernard G. Sloan

Publisher: Hall Reference Books

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9780816118748

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The author draws on his extensive experience with Illinois libraries to provide examples of what works in automated resource sharing.


Impact of Technology on Resource Sharing

Impact of Technology on Resource Sharing

Author: Thomas C Wilson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1993-04-29

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781560243915

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Here is an outstanding critical analysis of the impact groundbreaking technologies, both new and established, have had on resource sharing in the information industry. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of resource sharing in the electronic information age, beyond the narrow scope of interlibrary loan. This highly selective book not only assesses the technologies that have had a profound impact on resource sharing, it also considers the political, philosophical, social, financial, legal, managerial, and attitudinal issues they have affected. Technologies that hold great promise for revolutionizing interlibrary cooperation on various levels have been included in this important analysis. Impact of Technology on Resource Sharing fosters an in-depth understanding of these technologies by including chapters that range from descriptive analyses of particular projects to philosophical discussions of the challenges of change. It questions traditional assumptions while providing an opportunity to examine the practical technological options available to libraries today and in the near future. This thought-provoking book introduces beginning level library professionals to the changes technological innovations have caused in resource sharing. For more advanced professionals, it is a valuable review of several areas of technology and resource sharing including: CD-ROM union catalogs collection analysis using the OCLC/AMIGOS CD local integrated systems national bibliographic databases/utilities large-scale system interconnection Z39.50 Internet/NREN networking high schools political/social impediments to resource sharing financial issues of resource sharing history of library networking Public service, technical service, and systems librarians will gain a better understanding of technical issues in language that is easy to understand. Library administrators will benefit from the review of issues important to the management and decision making process for the future of interlibrary cooperation and sharing.


Linked Systems

Linked Systems

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Publisher: Association of Research Libr

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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Three papers are compiled here for research library directors: (1) "Background: Open Systems Interconnection," in which David F. Bishop provides fundamental background information to explain the concept of the emerging technology of linked systems and open systems interconnection--i.e., an agreed upon standard set of conventions or rules that, when implemented will enable computers of different manufacturers, controlled by different types of internal programs, to communicate with each other as equals with minimal prior negotiation; (2) "LSP (Linked Systems Project) and the Library Community," in which Henriette Avram provides an overview of the current status of LSP, i.e., a program involving the Library of Congress, the American Library Association (ALA) Research Libraries Group, OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), and other groups, that is attempting to develop a means of sharing data from one system to another without having to learn each individual system and having a prescribed terminal for each system; and (3) "LSP: Implications for Our Libraries," in which Dorothy Gregor imparts a sense of what linked systems will mean for the future operations of their libraries, e.g., being able to link local online catalog systems with the networks so that library users can move from searching the local catalog to searching OCLC. A list of 11 selected readings is included. (5 tables) (SD)


Emerging Patterns of Collection Development in Expanding Resource Sharing, Electronic Information and Network Environment

Emerging Patterns of Collection Development in Expanding Resource Sharing, Electronic Information and Network Environment

Author: Sul H. Lee

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-12-06

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1000757862

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This book, first published in 1996, analyses the most important and relevant collection development and networking issues facing the library community today. It explores the relationship between electronic resources, resource sharing, and collection development from the perspectives of librarians, vendors, and network administrators. It also presents ideas for saving precious budgetary dollars and improving collections by utilizing resource-sharing technology to provide library users with access to information.


Wireless Internet Of Things: Principles And Practice

Wireless Internet Of Things: Principles And Practice

Author: Amoakoh Gyasi-agyei

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2020-04-22

Total Pages: 717

ISBN-13: 981120134X

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'This textbook is clearly a valuable resource for engineering students or anyone who wants to learn about wireless communication since it provides the technical fundamentals of the key theories and methods used for IoT communication … If you are interested in learning about the technical details of IoT and wireless communication, then this very well-written book, loaded with the fundamentals for understanding this rapidly growing system of the future, is well-worth reading.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis textbook metamorphosed from notes that the author has been using to teach at four universities in Australia and New Zealand. The book treats the physical principles and design of wireless Internet of Things (IoT) systems from engineering perspective. IoT enables communication between people, between people and things, and between things. The book highlights the wide scope of sensors used in IoT - including RFIDs, smart mobile phones, home consumer devices, autonomous cars, utility meters, car park meters, robots, satellites, radars and wireless positioning systems. Three features render the book practically accessible. First, each chapter is organised in sections, each of which ends with a set of authentic review questions to motivate reflection. This is complemented by numerous worked examples in each section. Third, the book introduces two popular industry software packages for hands-on practice — MATLAB® and CelPlanner™. With the growing popularity of softwarisation and cloudification, possessing expertise in these packages makes one useful to the industry. Parts of this book are taught in undergraduate curriculum, while the rest is taught in graduate courses. Both traditional and modern topics including C-RAN, network slicing, NFV, NB-IoT and 5G use cases in IoT are covered.Instructor's resources are provided for free to instructors who adopt the book as textbook for a unit/ course/subject/paper. Please send your request to [email protected].


Fundamentals Of Robotics: Linking Perception To Action

Fundamentals Of Robotics: Linking Perception To Action

Author: Xie Ming

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 2003-04-11

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 9813102349

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Tomorrow's robots, which includes the humanoid robot, can perform task like tutoring children, working as tour guides, driving humans to and from work, do the family shopping etc. Tomorrow's robots will enhance lives in ways we never dreamed possible. No time to attend the decisive meeting on Asian strategy? Let your robot go for you and make the decisions. Not feeling well enough to go to the clinic? Let Dr Robot come to you, make a diagnosis, and get you the necessary medicine for treatment. No time to coach the soccer team this week? Let the robot do it for you.Tomorrow's robots will be the most exciting and revolutionary things to happen to the world since the invention of the automobile. It will change the way we work, play, think, and live. Because of this, nowadays robotics is one of the most dynamic fields of scientific research. These days, robotics is offered in almost every university in the world. Most mechanical engineering departments offer a similar course at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. And increasingly, many computer and electrical engineering departments are also offering it.This book will guide you, the curious beginner, from yesterday to tomorrow. The book will cover practical knowledge in understanding, developing, and using robots as versatile equipment to automate a variety of industrial processes or tasks. But, the book will also discuss the possibilities we can look forward to when we are capable of creating a vision-guided, learning machine.