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Bullard, Rita; Wrosch, Jackie – Journal of Access Services, 2009
Automated storage/retrieval systems (ASRSs) are playing an integral part in today's library operations and collections management. Eastern Michigan University installed an ASRS as part of the new Halle Library, which opened in May 1998, to provide "storage" for up to 800,000 items. Over the past 10 years our policies and procedures have…
Descriptors: Library Services, Library Administration, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Guevara, Senovia – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Libraries are constantly evolving and changing expectations for the user and the information environment. More than just being an authoritative source for research, expertise, and quality content in the form of books and journals, the information center is evolving into a more expansive role. With the growth of information technology awareness and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Technology, Information Sources, Librarian Attitudes
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Mathson, Stephanie; Hancks, Jeffrey – Journal of Access Services, 2006
Improving library technologies allow patrons greater autonomy. One such technology, self-checkout kiosks, puts patrons in virtual control over their circulation experience. Whereas previously patrons had to approach circulation staff to check out, now this can be done privately. The impact self-checkout has on the circulation of potentially…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, Sex Role, Academic Libraries