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Fear and Trembling in Connecticut: (Or "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Open Source")
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Terlaga, Amy – Computers in Libraries, 2010
In March 2007, SirsiDynix notified its Horizon and classic Dynix customers that it would not be releasing Horizon 8.0 in favor of developing its Unicorn software. As vice president/president-elect of SirsiDynix's Horizon/Dynix user group, the author was one of the first ones to be notified of this abrupt change in company strategy. The news sent…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Computer Software, Public Libraries, Library Associations
Defining the Divide: Causes of Friction between Librarians and Computer Support Staff.
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Ross, John B. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1997
Considers causes of friction between librarians and computer support staff, including poor communications, dealing with patron discontent, management problems, difficulties in purchasing hardware and software, and difficulties with systems work. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems, Computer Selection
Barcoding as a Tool for Collection Use Analysis: A Pilot Project.
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Titus, Elizabeth McKenney; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Discusses the use of barcoding as a method for measuring the frequency-of-use patterns of the bound journal collection at Northern Illinois University. Highlights include a team approach to planning; collection development; collection maintenance; hardware and software; and technological, economic, organizational, and political implications. (27…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Economic Factors