Library Information Systems
From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions
Published on 4. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
287 pages
978-1-59158-018-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book will be well placed on the shelves of the many libraries faced with the complexities that information technology developments bring to the library. Giving a useful overview of library systems-from their history to current trends in the technology and marketplace that serve libraries-this book includes coverage of telecommunications, standards, planning, managing technology in libraries, system selection, and more. Specifically designed for core units in library automation and information systems, this text gives students a comprehensive overview of one of the most critical areas of library operations, and enables them to take the lead in managing the complexities that information technology brings to the library. Giving important insight into library information systems-from their history to the latest technological trends and information about the marketplace that serves libraries-this book includes coverage of standards, planning, managing technology in libraries, system selection, an
Reviews / Votes
"Library Information Systems provides a very good overview of library automation, includes lots of context for decision-making, and does an excellent job of carefully explaining technical terminology. ...this book is designed for use in a library and information science course. It would also be useful for a non-technical manager who assumes responsibilities for library information systems, or for the small library director seeking a broad context for information system decision-making." - Technical Services Quarterly "[a]n outstanding basis for understanding library information systems (LIS), covering a broad scope of conditions and issues concerning the adoption of technologies by libraries....a definitive resource for decision makers to consider. Very Good." - The Shy Librarian "The glossary and definitions throughout the work provide a good core for learning to speak modern libraryese." - BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-59158-018-8 (9781591580188)
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Persons
THOMAS R. KOCHTANEK is associate professor at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
JOSEPH R. MATTHEWS, internationally renowned expert on library automation and information systems, is president of his consulting company Matthews & Associates, Carlsbad, CA.
JOSEPH R. MATTHEWS, internationally renowned expert on library automation and information systems, is president of his consulting company Matthews & Associates, Carlsbad, CA.