Insider’s Guide to Library Automation: Essays of Practical Experience

As libraries become automated, librarians have to confront a new set of problems in their jobs. While other works examine the automation process, this volume offers case studies of the personal experiences of librarians who had to solve problems related to automation. The topics discussed include locally developed automation systems, the selection and installation of automation systems, co-operative ventures, database maintenance and conversion, and the management of automated systems. A bibliographic essay overviews automation technology and lists sources of further information, and a glossary defines commonly used terms.