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Paynter, Marion – Education Libraries, 1988
This brief planning guide for library automation incorporates needs assessment and evaluation of options to meet those needs. A bibliography of materials on automation planning and software reviews, library software directories, and library automation journals is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines, Library Automation
Notowitz, Carol I. – School Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of library software packages includes guidelines for library automation with microcomputers; criteria to aid in software selection; comparison of some features of available acquisitions, circulation and overdues software; references for software reviews; additional information on microsoftware; and a directory of producers and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Criteria

Mellinger, Michael J. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
This detailed description of a fully integrated, turnkey library system includes a complete profile of the system (functions, operational characteristics, hardware, operating system, minimum memory and pricing); history of the technologies involved; and descriptions of customer services and availability. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Databases, Indexes, Information Systems