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Preparations for Retrospective Conversion: An Empirical Study.
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Ryans, Cynthia C.; Soule, Margaret F. – Catholic Library World, 1983
Reports findings of a nationwide survey to determine how select number of libraries (38 respondents) have conducted projects to convert retrospective holdings to machine-readable form. Analysis of the data in areas of planning, budget, effects on user services and cataloging/output, staff, training, and evaluation is discussed. Two sources are…
Descriptors: Budgets, Cataloging, Formative Evaluation, Library Automation
Up from Under: Getting--and Keeping--a Cataloguing Operation Running Efficiently.
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Nystrom, Kathleen A. – Catholic Library World, 1994
The new manager of the Saint Louis Public Library's cataloging department describes how she dealt with three computer systems, planning for unexpected downtime, juggling staff, balancing different levels of expertise, and upgrading staff technical skills. The development of a cataloging procedures manual is also described. (KRN)
Descriptors: Administrators, Cataloging, Guides, Library Administration
The Myriad Faces of Training in Computer Use.
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Farmer, Lesley S. J. – Catholic Library World, 1990
Discusses library staff training for microcomputer use. Topics discussed include size of training groups; trainer qualifications; length of time of instruction; resources; evaluation; media format, including audiocassette tapes, videocassette tapes, slides, and software programs; written documentation; and in-service training programs offered by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Media, Educational Resources