Descriptor
| Library Administration | 2 |
| Microcomputers | 2 |
| Academic Libraries | 1 |
| Budgeting | 1 |
| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| Computer Software | 1 |
| Computer Software Evaluation | 1 |
| Cost Effectiveness | 1 |
| Costs | 1 |
| Databases | 1 |
| Futures (of Society) | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Canadian Library Journal | 2 |
Author
| Erkkila, John E. | 1 |
| White, Frank | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedWhite, Frank – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Describes the possible roles of an automation librarian working with microcomputer-based applications. Topics discussed include developing original applications; troubleshooting; software evaluation; hardware and software monitoring, maintenance, and upgrading; data protection; staff training; system documentation; negotiation and communication;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedErkkila, John E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of the cost effectiveness of searching online versus searching on CD-ROM highlights an example that compares costs for searching the ERIC database. Fixed costs and variable costs are described, labor costs are examined, implications for management are considered, and the effect of the number of databases and workstations is discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
