Planning for Automation
A How-to-Do-it Manual for Librarians
Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
Published on 4. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-1-55570-120-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Why automate? A formal needs assessment or a common-sense analysis may indicate that one or more of the library's functions should be computerised. This manual provides a basic guide to the essential steps and components of automation planning in medium-sized and smaller libraries. Emphasising current modular (often microcomputer-based) options, the authors lead the librarians through the entire process, from defining basic concepts and terms to establishing priorities, designing specifications, preparing RFPs and negotiating contracts. The final section covers specifics such as standards, machine-readable cataloguing, training and public relations, and the life-cycle of automated systems. Documented with sample forms, charts and recommended reading, "Planning for Automation" should be useful for the public, academic, school or special librarian.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55570-120-8 (9781555701208)
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Keith Michael Fiels | John M. Cohn | Ann L. Kelsey
Planning for Automation
A How-to-Do-it Manual for Librarians
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12/2006
2nd Edition
Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
€74.41
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