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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

Hodgson, Elizabeth – Library Software Review, 1987
Recommends the use of microcomputers for computer-assisted indexing; describes five case studies; and provides a list of representative software programs including title, producer, compatible hardware, price, and a short description. (EM)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Case Studies, Computer Software Reviews, Database Management Systems
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
Bibliographic Utilities and the Use of Microcomputers in Libraries: Current and Projected Practices.
McAninch, Glen – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
Bibliographic utilities are marketing specially designed hardware and software that permit libraries to patch together automated cataloging, acquisitions, serials control, reference, online public catalogs, circulation, interlibrary loan, and administrative functions. The increasing complexity of the technology is making it more difficult to…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Computer Software Reviews, Library Acquisition

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