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Insider's Guide to Library Automation - Essays of Practical Experience (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R2,917
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Insider's Guide to Library Automation - Essays of Practical Experience (Hardcover, New): John W. Head, Gerard B McCabe

Insider's Guide to Library Automation - Essays of Practical Experience (Hardcover, New)

John W. Head, Gerard B McCabe

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Libraries are becoming increasingly automated. Many libraries have already become automated, and librarians have had to confront a new set of problems in their jobs. Many other libraries are not yet automated, but will soon be acquiring new technology and new problems. This book provides detailed techniques for coping with the problems inherent in automation. While other works offer thorough coverage of the library automation process, this volume provides case studies of the personal experiences of librarians who have had to solve problems related to automation. Included are case studies from large academic libraries, special libraries, public libraries, and smaller libraries.

The first section of the book includes chapters on locally developed library automation systems and how those systems have adapted to change. The second section contains chapters on selecting, buying, and installing automation systems. The third section includes chapters on the sharing of automated systems by different libraries. The fourth section, on database maintenance and conversion, contains chapters important to all librarians. The fifth section discusses the management of automated systems. The book concludes with a bibliographic essay that overviews developments in library automation technology and lists sources for further information.

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Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin: United States
Release date: May 1993
First published: May 1993
Authors: John W. Head • Gerard B McCabe
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-28365-9
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Automation of library & information processes
LSN: 0-313-28365-6
Barcode: 9780313283659

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