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Kountz, John C. – Journal of Library Automation, 1975
Software, hardware, procedural, and operational components of the California State University and Colleges systemwide approach to library automation are reviewed with specific emphasis on the time periods involved, the phasing of implementation, and finally, the costs and benefits anticipated from this project. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Databases, Library Automation
Lewis, Gary A. – 1976
Libraries frequently reject automation because of high costs and lack of expertise. A simple, economical, automated serials records system is presented, based on storage of data on IBM cards. The system was implemented at the Radford College Library to best meet numerous needs. Samples of files and reports are given along with maintenance…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Library Automation, Program Descriptions
Voigt, Melvin J., Ed. – 1970
Designed to fill the need for a continuing series to provide scholarly reviews of the reapidly changing field of librarianship, this book presents critical articles and surveys based on the published literature, research in progress, and developments in libraries of all types. The eleven subject areas covered are: (1) "The Machine and Cataloging"…
Descriptors: Automation, Bibliotherapy, Cataloging, College Libraries
Matthews, Mary; Sherman, Steve – Wilson Libr Bull, 1970
An account of the University of Alaska Library's first automation project. (JB)
Descriptors: Automation, College Libraries, Costs, Library Acquisition
Roberts, Norman – Library Association Record, 1971
The main theme of this year's annual conference of the University, College and Research Section was co-operation. The paper given at this conference by Dr. F.W. Ratcliffe is discussed at some length. (NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Costs, Foreign Countries
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Mosley, Isobel Jean – Journal of Library Automation, 1977
A cost-effectiveness analysis evaluating manual and automated circulation systems is described. The methodology identifies all automation costs and real changes in effectiveness. (Author/KP)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Ford, Geoffrey – 1973
As with all new programs, the costs associated with library automation must be carefully considered before implementation. This document suggests guidelines to be followed and areas to be considered in the costing of library procedures. An existing system model has been suggested as a standard (Appendix A) and a classification of library tasks…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Foreign Countries
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DeGennaro, Richard – Journal of Library Automation, 1973
Libraries will play a key role in providing access to machine-readable data bases by functioning as the interface or broker between the users on campus and these regional and special processing and distribution centers. High cost will prohibit libraries from acquiring and managing data bases. (6 references) (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Databases, Library Automation
California Univ., Los Angeles. Library. – 1975
This working paper was prepared by a subcommittee of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Working Group on Public Catalogs. The material consists of cost estimates on generating, duplicating, and maintaining book catalogs and computer output microfiche catalogs. Included are costs estimates from the Ohio College Library Center…
Descriptors: Book Catalogs, Cataloging, College Libraries, Computer Output Microfilm
Corbin, John B., Ed. – 1969
Four papers are included in these proceedings. The first three discuss specific on-going programs, including details of operation: (1) "Automation of Serials," by Shula Schwartz and Patricia A. Bottalico, reports a serials records automation at Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, Texas; (2) "From Texana to Real-Time Automation," by…
Descriptors: Automation, College Libraries, Computers, Costs
MacDonald, R. W.; And Others – 1975
To determine the need for additional bibliographic resources in the libraries of British Columbia, Canada, an evaluation was undertaken which included visits to libraries and existing operational catalog support systems, and meetings with advisory committees. Recommendations included: (1) implementation of a province-wide, on-line catalog system;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Communications, Costs
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Hoffman, Charles – Catholic Library World, 1978
Computer systems in libraries, which are increasingly cost justifiable, are applicable for circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, and serials. This article describes a college library online circulation system and its potential benefits, which include circulation control, less professional and clerical effort, improved library management, and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Libraries, Costs, Library Automation
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Johnson, Carolyn A. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Reports on the retrospective conversion via OCLC of cataloging for three library collections at the University of South Carolina--the main, rare book, and historical collections. Backgrounds of the collections, conversion procedures, determinants of conversion rates, and cost factors are discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Costs, Editing
Bayunus, Owais – 1975
A time and cost study and a work sampling study were conducted during the period of June 1974 to November 1974 in the Central Technical Services department of the Cornell University Library System. This department renders acquisitions and cataloging services to all the endowed college and departmental libraries in the system except the Hotel…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Costs, Job Analysis
Hyatt, James A. – Business Officer, 1986
College and university libraries are experiencing change in the ways they provide services and in their responses to rising costs and reduced financial support. These conditions result from three major phenomena: the information explosion, the technology revolution, and escalating library costs. (MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, Change, College Libraries, Costs
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