The Application of Microcomputers in Information, Documentation and Libraries

Many current applications of micro-computers and recent developments in the field of information and libraries are presented in this volume. A wide variety of topics is covered at various levels, and in various countries. In addition to the bases of hardware design and software requirements, expert systems, electronic publishing, networks, workstations, education and training, bibliographic and factographic databases, decision-making criteria and economic aspects all receive close attention. Both operative and planned systems are described.
 
Many current applications of micro-computers and recent developments in the field of information and libraries are presented in this volume. A wide variety of topics is covered at various levels, and in various countries. In addition to the bases of hardware design and software requirements, expert systems, electronic publishing, networks, workstations, education and training, bibliographic and factographic databases, decision-making criteria and economic aspects all receive close attention. Both operative and planned systems are described.