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Peer reviewedPurcell, Royal – Library Software Review, 1988
Describes the components of computer systems and library systems, and discusses several topics related to computer systems in the library environment: the systems approach and libraries; systems engineering and systems environment; natural and artificial systems; the importance of the systems approach; and the understanding of computer systems and…
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Services, Systems Analysis, Systems Approach
Peer reviewedCheney, Hal – Library Software Review, 1986
Addresses problems encountered by self-taught "talented amateurs" doing microcomputer systems work for libraries: not maintaining design control, not maintaining operational control, attempting to use someone else's database, having variety of diverse systems activity converging on common database, attempting to run whole show, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems, Library Automation
