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Volume 2, no. 4
April 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
"Netware 3.11: Multidesktop Support Through Seamless Integration"
PC Magazine 10(7) (April 16, 1991):55. Novell's latest version of its
network operating system takes interoperability to new heights. It
provides integration of heterogeneous desktop computing
environments, allowing DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh,
and Unix users to share information and resources. Netware 3.11
also supports TCP-IP and offers interconnectivity with Open
Systems Interconnection (OSI).
Swain, Leigh and Paula Tallim. "X.400: The Standard for Message
Handling Systems" Library Hi Tech (Special Issue) 8(4) Consecutive
Issue 32 (1990):43-55. X.400 is one of the first OSI application
layer protocols ratified and provides for transfer of information
across differing computer systems.
Turner, Fay. "The Interlibrary Loan Protocol: An OSI Solution to ILL
Messaging" Library Hi Tech (Special Issue) 8(4) Consecutive Issue 32
(1990):73-82. This article describes the ILL Protocol, based on the
OSI Reference Model,which allows interlibrary loan requests to be
sent between heterogeneous computer systems.
Networks and Networking
Cisler, Steve "NREN Update: More Meetings and New Tools" Database
14(2) (April 1991):96-98. Cisler reviews some of the recent events
and discussions regarding the National Research and Education
Network: the Coalition for Networked Information met in November,
Harvard University sponsored a symposium on computers and the
public sector, and the Office of Technology Assessment held a
hearing to discuss access issues of the NREN. Also included is a
description of Apple Computer's role in advancing the networking of
computers and their users.
Karraker, Roger "Highways of the Mind" Whole Earth Review 70
(Spring 1991):4-11. Karraker takes a close, and much needed, look
at some of the political implications of the NREN. The four crucial
questions are: Who will build the network? Who will have access to
network services? Who will pay for all this? What kind of
information will be allowed on the network? Karraker wants us not
only to question, but also to contact our legislators on this
important issue. Also provided are some resources for further
information on the NREN.
Lynch, Clifford A. "Information Retrieval as a Network Application."
Library Hi Tech (Special Issue) 8(4) Consecutive Issue 32 (1990):57-
72. In this article Lynch describes the way the new Z39.50
electronic data protocol facilitates remote access to information
resources computer networks. With the Z39.50 protocol, users can
construct queries in terms of logical information elements that will
be supported, or understood, by the both the local and foreign hosts,
even if they run on different platforms. This interoperability is
known as Open Systems Interconnectivity (OSI). Included are
sidebars on the history of Z39.50 and OSI SR (Search and Retrieve),
the Z39.50 Implementors Group, and the Z39.50 maintenance agency:
LC, by Sally H. McCallum Mark Hinnebusch, and Paul Evan Peters,
respectively.
Planka, Daniela "Network Directory Services" Library Hi Tech
(Special Issue) 8(4) Consecutive Issue 32 (1990): 93-103. The need
for a global electronic directory of networks, users,and resources,
is being addressed by the Directory (CCITT X.500/ISO 9594)
international standard. The actual directory is in development now,
and is expected to be "logically centralized but physically
distributed." While the Planka article can be quite technical, she
points out that it is important for library professionals to
understand this emerging development.
Optical Disk Technologies
King Alan. "Room with a View: Microsoft Windows and CD-ROM"
Database 14(2) (April 1991):99-101. King urges information
professionals to encourage the development of sane and utilitarian
user interfaces for CD-ROM products, such as Microsoft Windows 3.0
's graphical user interface (GUI). Not only would a GUI be user
friendly, it would also allow for multitaskingQthe simultaneous
operation of two or more programs on one computer.
Nelson, Nancy Melin. "CD-ROM Growth: Unleashing the Potential"
Library Journal 116(2) (February 1, 1991):51-53. Billed as a CD-ROM
round-up, this article provides a concise overview of current issues
and obstacles in CD-ROM implementation, including networking,
search software, licensing, pricing, and standards. A sidebar
contains a CD-ROM product round-up.
General
Gillespie, Thom. "High-Tech Libraries of TomorrowQToday" Library
Journal 116(2) (February 1, 1991):46-49. This article presents six
library automation projects pursued by Apple Library of Tomorrow
(ALOT) grant recipients.
News Bits
Jacso, Peter. "Data Transfer Capabilities of CD-ROM Software Part
II" CD-ROM Professional 4(2) (March 1991):61-66. See Current Cites
2(2) (February 1991).
Kalseth, Karl. "Strategic Uses of Information: Challenges for the
Information Services Department" ASIS Bulletin 17(1)
(October/November 1990):22-23.
Metka, Tonia. "OSI Product Survey" Library Hi Tech (Special Issue)
8(4) Consecutive Issue 32 (1990):137-141. This survey lists
products (hardware and software) currently that support OSI. Also
included are short descriptions of each item.
Ra, Marsha. "The Future of Resource Sharing: Is there Any?"
Computers in Libraries 11(2) (February 1991):25-26.
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