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CD‐ROM for Public Access Catalogs
John A. SchaubSince its introduction into the library automation field in 1984, the CD‐ROM has been widely considered to be one of the most promising technological advancements of this decade…
Automation Planning and Organizational Change: A Functional Model for Developing a Systems Plan
Jon DrabenstottAutomation represents one of the greatest changes a library can undergo. An automation plan must not only produce an optimum system, but prepare the staff, institution and…
Technology in Libraries: Six Rules for Management
Charles B. LowryThe introduction of technology will make the delivery of information services more efficient; it will also produce organizational change. Efficiency and change can be introduced…
The Macintosh Office: “Software for the Rest of Us”?
Mark KibbeyThe characteristics of an effective office system, such as simplicity and familiarity, are described. The application‐experience of control designers is also reviewed as another…
Elegance in Library Automation Systems
Luba HeinemannThe vendor literature about a computerized system typically details an extensive list of functions that the system can perform. However, it is difficult to discern from the…
Common Sense and Free Software: Or, If It's Free, Can It Be Any Good?
Walt CrawfordComputer software does not have to be expensive. Thousands of programs are available free, or for very low prices. There are some catches, but free software can be of high…
Automating Acquisitions: A Perspective from the Inside
Carol E. ChamberlainThe research, analysis, and documentation processes requisite to the design of an inhouse acquisitions system are reviewed. The initial concept document detailed system goals…
The Great Barcoding Project: Barcoding 400,000 Volumes in 13 Days at Indiana State University Libraries
Betty Bartlett DavisIn 13 days, 68 staff members,working with volunteers and student assistants, barcoded 400,000 books. Barcode labels, containing location designation, call number, and barcode…
BLIS: Biblio‐Techniques Library and Information System
Curtis W. StuckiThe Western Library Network software, installed at such libraries and networks as the National Library of Australia, the National Library of New Zealand, The British Library and…
Implementation of the Linked Systems Project: A Technical Report
Ray Denenberg, Bob Rader, Thomas P. Brown, Wayne Davison, Fred LauberThe Linked Systems project (LSP) is directed towards implementing computer‐to‐computer communications among its participants. The original three participants are the Library of…
Projecting Library Automation Costs
Jon DrabenstottFive consultants address the challenge of projecting automation costs. The various cost‐components of automation are identified, as are the factors that contribute most to cost…
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Dickson K.W. Chiu
- Dr Kevin K.W. Ho