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Microcomputer Programming in the Information Center.

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Fosdick, Howard – Special Libraries, 1983

Microcomputer programing languages BASIC, Pascal, and PL/1 are characterized and contrasted in terms of suitability for library and textual processing needs. Issues pertaining to choice of programing languages for library microcomputing are discussed. Fifty-one references and tables rating languages on basis of number of string functions and…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Centers, Libraries

Staff Opinions in Library Automation Planning: A Case Study.

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Shaw, Debora – Special Libraries, 1986

Indiana State Library staff were surveyed before automation planning and staff development committees were created to determine their reactions to automation and their expectations of online catalog and circulation system. Second survey a year later revealed more staff involvement and more positive attitudes than first study. Both questionnaires…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Employee Attitudes, Library Automation, Library Circulation