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Peer reviewedMuir, Scott P. – Library Software Review, 1991
Describes problems encountered by the staff of the Georgia Power Company Library when they planned for the automation of their catalog. Topics discussed include developing software inhouse versus using commercial software packages; authority control and problems with standardization and subject access; changing from a mainframe to a microcomputer;…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Culmer, Carita M. – 1991
The library at Phoenix College developed the Controversial Issues Files (CIF), a "home made" card file containing references pertinent to specific ongoing assignments. Although the CIF had proven itself to be an excellent resource tool for beginning researchers, it was cumbersome to maintain in the card format, and was limited to very…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Card Catalogs
