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1media/Billings_computer.jpg2018-08-27T21:59:50-07:00Ginny Barnes3eee7f03172e35d4a55ee3f747d663b72f1568683043737Billings worked to integrate innovative technology into the libraries.image_header7791392018-10-16T18:42:57-07:00Rachael Zipperer733bca2661a68a774f69c1b20ebce2dbab84cbc1Over the course of Billings' long career, libraries witnessed dramatic shifts toward integrating new technologies . As director, Billings led UT to incorporate such innovations as searchable online databases and migrating the card catalog online as well as establishing a computer lab.
Beyond his support of large projects in advancing technology in the libraries, Billings also used technology to support individual projects. This is evident from a 1988 letter from project librarian George Cogswell expressing his appreciation of the purchase of a new Apple computer along with a photo of Cogswell at work on the new machine.
Billings also used technology to partner with other libraries across Texas through the TexShare program. This reciprocal borrowing and resource sharing program continues to connect users and resources throughout Texas.
The online and technological resources that Billings helped establish at UTL remain integral parts of the library today. As libraries continue to grow and change with advancing technologies and user needs, the example of leadership that Billings provided through his advocacy for technology serves as a guide for putting the library at the forefront of innovation and access.
For another visualization of technological changes at UT Libraries, you can view this timeline of the shift from print to electronic resources at the libraries spanning Billings' tenure as director.
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1media/future_billings[edit].jpg2018-06-14T20:04:23-07:00Victoria M Pena70efcd96c65b3d36be9d44b2870db64d8c7ee3f4The Tomorrow LibrarianGinny Barnes61Harold Billings' Legacy as Director of the University of Texas Libraries 1978-2003book_splash7709782018-10-15T21:33:19-07:00Ginny Barnes3eee7f03172e35d4a55ee3f747d663b72f156868
12018-08-31T14:37:48-07:00George Cogswell Photo2George Cogswell sent this photo along with his letter thanking Billings and others for the purchase of a new Mac computer to continue his research.media/Billings_cogswell.jpgplain2018-10-16T03:53:14-07:00
12018-10-15T23:13:11-07:00Library Journal April 1, 19901Harold Billings graces the cover of Library Journal. The magazine ran Billings' article from his recent publication Magic & Hypersystems.media/Library_Journal_cover.jpgplain2018-10-15T23:13:11-07:00
