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Peer reviewedRichmond, Phyllis A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1976
Focuses on quantitative studies which can be made using data obtained from machine-readable catalogs and applied to actual or potential catalog use. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Research
Peer reviewedPotter, William G. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1988
Identifies the four basic functions of library automation as circulation systems, online catalogs, acquisitions, and serial check-in, and compares the advantages and disadvantages of integrated library systems versus linked systems in terms of these functions. (3 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
Peer reviewedCullen, Rowena – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1992
Describes a bottom-up approach to a library MIS (management information system) that uses data generated by reports available from most automated library systems and shows how these data can be turned into information for decision making. Data, relevant performance indicators, and decision types are discussed for five areas. (four references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
