This annual review article examines the automated library system marketplace from four perspectives: turnkey circulation systems, library-developed software which may be purchased by other libraries, the microcomputer segment of market, and production of COM catalogs. Addresses of 86 turnkey vendors, software vendors, library-developed systems,…

Examines the automated library system marketplace from three perspectives: the turnkey system (vendor provides complete package--hardware, software, installation, training assistance--to meet needs surrounding particular library function), systems developed by one library which may be transferred to another, and the library microcomputer. Vendor…