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ERIC Number: EJ317172
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1985
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Applications of Local Area Networks of Microcomputers in Libraries.
Levert, Virginia M.
Information Technology and Libraries, v4 n1 p9-18 Mar 1985
Important features of local area networks (LAN) are reviewed, and several microcomputer LANs are described (ARCnet, Hinet, ShareNet, Ethernet, Omninet, PLAN 4000). Results of survey of 10 libraries using or planning to use a microcomputer LAN and considerations in choosing a LAN are reported. Forty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Surveys, Microcomputers, Online Systems, Purchasing, Technological Advancement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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