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Borgman, C.L. (1997). From acting locally to thinking globally: a brief history of library automation. The Library Quarterly, 67 (3), 215-249.

Discusses the history and stages of library automation in American and British libraries, and the convergence of computing and communication technologies. Describes the problems related to achieving online, real-time interaction between computers distributed over international telecommunications networks and the impact on European libraries.

Banerjee, M. (2005). You can deliver the goods better,faster, and cheaper with open source databases. Computers in Libraries, 25 (5),
       16-22.

Discusses the application and benefits of using database technology in libraries and the preliminary steps for setting up and maintaining a database. Describes the basic features of the Structured Query Language which allows users to retrieve information from a database.

Raward, R. (2001). Website design principles: development of a checklist. Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 32(2), 123-36.

Discusses the problems associated with creating a well-designed, useful website, and the current research and methodologies of leading authorities on the different approaches to effective website design. Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using checklists as a design tool.

Dragulanescu, N. (2002). Website quality evaluations: criteria and tools. International Information & Library Review, 34 (3), 247-54.

Defines ëevaluationí and ëqualityí and describes the use of these terms as a model for judging information products. Discusses information needs of users and their relationship to information suppliers and describes how to critically evaluate website information.

Hood, W.W., & Wilson, C.S. (2002). Solving problems in Library and Information Science using Fuzzy Set Theory. Library Trends, 50 (3),
       393-405.

Describes the use of mathematical tools such as Set Theory to solve Library and Information Science problems. Describes the concept of Fuzzy Set Theory and discusses the application of FST to library decision-making and the problems of Information Retrieval. Provides a list of non-LIS examples of FST use and a bibliography of FST literature.

White, M.D. (2001). Diffusion of an innovation: digital reference service in Carnegie Foundation masterís (comprehensive) academic
        institution libraries. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 27 (3), 173-87.

Describes the benefits of the innovation of Digital Reference Service (DRS) in academic libraries. Discusses the results of two studies that looked at the extent of diffusion of DRS among institutional adopters and describes the characteristics of adopter categories.

Riedel, T. (2004). Ahead of the Game: using communications software and push technology to raise student awareness of library resources.
        Journal of Library Administration, 41(3/4), 375-90.

Discusses the process of designing and implementing a library notification system that uses email generated by communications software to help students locate and utilize important library resources. Describes the process of implementing push technology so it can be recreated at other institutions.

Hinchliffe, L.J. (2003). Technology and the concept of Information Literacy for pre-service teachers. Behavioral & Social Sciences
       Librarian, 22 (1), 7-18.

Discusses the impact of technology on library instruction and the importance of the relationship between technology and information literacy. Discusses the development of information literacy competency standards and the lack of articulation between the standards for K through 12 and those for higher education.

Hopkins, J. (2004). School library accessibility: the role of assistive technology. Teacher Librarian, 31 (3), 15-18.

Defines assistive technology and describes how it is used to help people with disabilities work independently. Discusses the problems associated with providing access to assistive technology (AT) for students with disabilities. Discusses the use of AT in the school library to provide barrier-free information access and expanding educational opportunities.

Fulweiler, R.D. (2001). The role of management information systems. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 27 (5), 386-90.

Defines a management information system and describes its importance to decision-makers as a tool for determining status and forecasting. Describes formal and informal systems and their dependence on computer technology. Discusses the types and benefits of MIS applications in the library and the integration of automated library systems and external information.