Introducing and Managing Academic Library Automation Projects

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John W. Head, Gerard B. McCabe

Book Code: GR9633

ISBN: 0-313-29633-2

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29633-8

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200 pages, charts

Greenwood Press

Publication: 5/30/1996

List Price: $78.00 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: The Greenwood Library Management Collection

Description: Though computers have become more common, many academic libraries still lack automation of any kind. With the growing importance of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic databases, automation is likely to be an important part of the future of every library. Fortunately, enough libraries have implemented automated systems so that their experiences can inform those libraries only about to engage in automation projects. This professional reference is a guide to the forecasting, planning, implementing, and monitoring necessary for the successful management of academic library automation. While novices will benefit from this book, the volume will be of special interest to librarians presently engaged in automation projects. The authors of the book's chapters come from all types of academic libraries and offer a wide range of experience and perspectives. The volume focuses on two major areas of librarianship, public service and technical services; and contributors stress the importance of planning, teamwork, and clear objectives. Each chapter cites sources of additional information, and the volume closes with two bibliographic essays.

Table of Contents:

Preface by John W. Head
Introduction by Gerard B. McCabe
Public Services in Academic Libraries
Automation: Changing the Structure of Library and Information Services by Paul F. Burton
Local Area Networks in Brief by Melanie J. Norton
The Evolution and Effects of a CD-ROM Network in an Undergraduate Library by Terrence F. Mech, Judith Tierney, and Jennifer L. Walz
Managing a Campus-Wide Information Service by Tom Klingler and Rick Wiggins
Too Many Concerns? Paper or Online, Local or Remote, Full Text or Index by Margaret Sylvia
Technical Services in Academic Libraries
Managing Technical Services for Off-Campus Library Programs by Stephen P. Foster and Maryhelen Jones
Utilization of Developing Technologies for Cataloging by Susan E. Ketcham
Managing the Use of Automated Bibliographic Databases in the Cataloging Department by Christine E. Thompson
Project Management and Organizational Change from the Advent to the Aftermath of Automation: Library and Cataloging Department Perspectives by Elaine Sanchez
Issues in Managing Automated Cataloging by Myrtle Joseph and Nancy C. Fricke
Analysis and Maintenance of Database Integrity by Cassandra Brush
III (Title to come)
Time, Money, and Smarts: How to Survive Without Enough Howard Graes
The Information Server Library - Toward a Paradigm for the Future by Gerard B. McCabe
System Migration: A Bibliographic Essay by Catherine S. Cervarich
Managing the Integrated Library System by Rhonda Ames
Index

LC Card Number: 95-46421

LCC Class: Z675

Dewey Class: 027


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