Automated Document Request and Delivery System in the United Kingdom,

Abstract

There are already in use in the UK a variety of methods for the telecommunication of requests: through direct terminal-to-computer and computer-to-computer links or via information retrieval database systems. These are decribed with particular reference to the British Library Lending Division's Automated Request Transmission (ART) services. Possible extensions of these services are also outlined. A rapid document delivery service based on facsimile transmission between British Library sites has been in operation for some time, and the results of a pilot service to international users employing more advanced equipment are reported. The increasing provision of satellite links and developments in digital optical recording (DOR) discs and electronic publishing are stimulating the planning of more revolutionary electronic document delivery systems. Factors affecting the provision of such services are discussed as a prelude to a review of a number of UK and European initiatives. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003101

Entities

People

  • S. Ede

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Equipment
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Facsimile Transmission
  • Information Retrieval
  • Terminals
  • United Kingdom

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Microelectronics
  • Space