_Current_Cites_ Volume 1, no.4 November 1990 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 Expert System and Artificial Intelligence Liebowitz, Jay. "Possible Impacts of Artificial Intelligence" Information Age (July 1989):155-159. As the title suggests, this article introduces the possible impacts of A.I. In the article, Mr. Liebowitz names five categories, in terms of which most of the effects of artificial intelligence can be grouped: i) legal impact ii) business practice iii) employment impact iv) consumer impact, and v) social impact. Worth reading as it broadens one's view of A.I. technology. Liebowitz, Jay. "How Much 'Artificial Stupidity' do Expert Systems Possess?" Information Age 11(4) (Oct. 1989):225-228. This article presents the limitations of current expert systems and briefly discusses these in terms of the development of future expert systems. Among the areas for improvement which are of concern for our field are: the ability of an E.S. to possess and use common sense, and the ability of an E.S. to learn. Wilson, Ralph. "Expert System Shell: 1st-Class HT." Library Software Review (May/June 1990):174-178. While this is simply a product review for the expert system shell " 1st-Class HT" (an E.S. building tool), the review offers the reader a clear conception of what goes into the development of an expert system. This shell is particularly interesting because of its incorporation of hypertext. Information Transfer Belanger, David. "Bulletin Board and Interlibrary Loan EL-Mail: The Electronic Library Mail Network" Library Software Review (May- June 1990): 153-4. Feder, Barnaby J. "A Copier That Does a Lot More" The New York Times (Oct. 3 1990):C1. Foulds, M.S. and L.R. Foulds. "Downloading CD-ROM Search Results into a Database Management System" CD-ROM Librarian 5(9) (Oct. 1990):13-18. Galgano, Judy. "Networking Multiple Native E-Mail Systems Breaks Barriers for Sharing Information" ASIS Bulletin (October/November 1990):20-22. Lunau, Carrol D. "Canadian Interlending--Partnership Between Services and Technology" Interlending and Document Supply 18(2) (1990):39-46. Whitaker, Char. "Instant Images" American Libraries (Oct. 1990):854-6. Networks and Networking Brett, George H. II. "Online Resources: Getting There from Here" EDUCOM Review 25(3) (Fall 1990):48-53. This article raises questions about the future of online resources of information. Where are we? Where are we going? Where should we be going? Brett provides few easy answers, rather, areas for future discussion. The User's Directory of Computer Networks / Tracy L. LaQuey, ed. Bedford, MA : Digital Press, c1990. Reviewed in Library Journal 115(15) (Sept. 15, 1990):108. This annual "road atlas of academic and computer networks in the United States and elsewhere" may just be the reference tool for networking. Information provided includes: policies and protocols, network services and external network connections, and contacts of the major networks and their hosts. Yavarkovsky, Jerome. "A University-Based Electronic Publishing Network" EDUCOM Review 25(3) (Fall 1990):14-20. This is a very good discussion of some of the implications of electronic publishing and some of the possible futures of this new medium. Topics include: ownership/copyright, storage and retrieval, and access. Also included are a number of side bars (by various authors) highlighting more specialized topics. Optical Disc Technologies Heath, Sebastian. "The Perseus Project: Classical Civilization Through Optical Media" CD-ROM Professional 3(6) (November 1990):66-70. The Perseus Project is a collaborative effort based at Harvard University to develop an interactive database of Ancient Greek culture to be released on a combination of CD-ROM and videodisk. This article presents an overview of the project which seeks to fully document all primary sources, both archeological and textual, of ancient Greece. The database is designed to hold between 40 and 100 megabytes of primary texts and approximately 10,000 images illustrating art, architecture, and topography. The Perseus Project is an excellent example of optical technology being put into action. Laudau, Herbert B. "Microform v. CD-ROM: Is There a Difference?" Library Journal 115(16) (October 1, 1990):56-59. This article explores the strengths of microform and CD-ROM from technical, economic, and user perspectives. The author counters the common assumption that electronic technology will render microforms obsolete. He predicts that the successful libraries will be those that can "select, integrate, and exploit the best and different features of each technology." Neame, Laura. "Beyond CD-ROM: New Optical Technologies" CD-ROM Professional 3(6) (November 1990):95-97. This article presents a summary of the Canadian Library Association Conference session on CD-ROM technology. Among the questions posed is whether CD-I (Compact Disk-Interactive) and DVI(Digital Video Interactive) can co- exist or will there be a VHS/Beta type shoot-out? Industry representatives feel that both have the potential of being successful, in different markets. DVI has business-environment applications whereas CD-I is slated for the consumer market. Nicholls, Paul Travis. "A Short Ride in a Fast Machine: CD-ROM Chrono-logy." CD-ROM Professional 3(6) (November 1990):101-103. News Bits Oman, Ralph "A Hard Look at Software Legislation: Oman Offers Qualified Support for Computer Software Rental Bill" LC Information Bulletin 49(19) (Sept. 24, 1990):329-330. Turner, Judith Axler. "Computer Network Offers Conferencing to Universities" The Chronicle of Higher Education (Oct. 17, 1990):A18. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Cites 1(4)(November 1990) ISSN: 1060-2356 Copyright (C) 1992 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved. Copying is permitted for noncommercial use by computerized bulletin board/conference systems, individual scholars, and libraries. Libraries are authorized to add the journal to their collections at no cost. This message must appear on copied material. 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