Download or read book Automation in the Small and Medium sized Public Library written by David E. Crane and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Technology Made Simple written by Kimberly Bolan and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on implementing technology services in a small or medium-sized library.
Download or read book Library Automation written by Dania Bilal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent advances in technology such as cloud computing, recent industry standards such as RFID, bibliographic standards like RDA and BIBFRAME, the increased adoption of open source integrated library systems (ILS), and continued shift in users' expectations have increased the complexity of the decision regarding ILS for all types of libraries. Recent advances in technology such as cloud computing, recent industry standards such as RFID, bibliographic standards like RDA and BIBFRAME, the increased adoption of open source integrated library systems (ILS), and continued shift in users' expectations have increased the complexity of the decision regarding ILS for all types of libraries. In a complete re-envisioning of the previous edition, Automating Media Centers and Small Libraries: A Microcomputer-Based Approach, Dania Bilal conceptualizes library automation in the Library Automation Life Cycle (LALC) that is informed by the systems development lifecycle (SDLC). She explains how the next-generation discovery services supported in the library services platforms (LSPs) provide a single point of access to library content in all types and formats, thereby offering a unified solution to managing library operations. The book covers methods of analyzing user requirements, describes how to structure these requirements in RFPs, and details proprietary and open-source integrated library systems (ILSs) and LSPs for school, public, special, and academic libraries. Up-to-date information is provided about ILS software installation and testing, software and hardware architecture such as single- and multi-tenant SaaS and Paas and IaaS, and usability assessment strategies for evaluating the ILS or LSP. The author concludes by describing what is likely coming next in the library automation arena.
Download or read book Automated Circulation Systems in Public Libraries written by George A. Simpson and published by McLean, Va. (1820 Dolley, Madison Blvd., McLean 2210) : Mitre. This book was released on 1978 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow written by Diana Silveira and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their library or to planning for future technology needs, many librarians don’t know where to begin. Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start. This practical guide will be of special value to those in small- and medium-size libraries, especially those new to the planning process who have not previously implemented technology or who have had difficulty implementing strategic plans. By using this LITA guide overwhelmed librarians can create a sound, realistic technology plan and implementing that plan by identifying each step necessary to accomplish the library’s goals. As they follow this road map from beginning to end, library staff will be able to meet the technology needs of their communities and to achieve their library's technology goals. This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a library technology plan. Each chapter addresses an aspect of planning and implementation—from conducting a technology audit and selecting appropriate devices to deploying new technologies and training staff and users. Further, this LITA guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their technology plans.
Download or read book Parents of Invention written by Christopher Brown-Syed and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating tale of the rise and fall of mini-computer-based integrated library systems (ILS) offers both an explanation of the technical workings—still being used daily—and a historical investigation. Parents of Invention: The Development of Library Automation Systems in the Late 20th Century traces the rise and fall of mini-computer-based ILS. In doing so, it offers an insider's view of the process of creation, the technical challenges, and the lasting contributions of librarians and programmers at a time when librarians and their automation needs forced computer companies to innovate. Organized around a series of interviews with computer programmers, librarians, and salespeople, the book discusses developments from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, focusing on the 1980s when both ILS and the mini-computer were dominant. It documents the time when a small group of computing vendors joined with large libraries around the world to perfect systems that automated functions such as circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, and online public access catalogs. A concluding chapter, contributed by Louise O'Neill, brings the story up to date with a discussion of current developments in library automation, including the adoption of open-source systems, open-access principles, and the Semantic Web.
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Library Automation written by John W. Head and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1993-05-18 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries are becoming increasingly automated. Many libraries have already become automated, and librarians have had to confront a new set of problems in their jobs. Many other libraries are not yet automated, but will soon be acquiring new technology and new problems. This book provides detailed techniques for coping with the problems inherent in automation. While other works offer thorough coverage of the library automation process, this volume provides case studies of the personal experiences of librarians who have had to solve problems related to automation. Included are case studies from large academic libraries, special libraries, public libraries, and smaller libraries. The first section of the book includes chapters on locally developed library automation systems and how those systems have adapted to change. The second section contains chapters on selecting, buying, and installing automation systems. The third section includes chapters on the sharing of automated systems by different libraries. The fourth section, on database maintenance and conversion, contains chapters important to all librarians. The fifth section discusses the management of automated systems. The book concludes with a bibliographic essay that overviews developments in library automation technology and lists sources for further information.
Download or read book Costs and Benefits of Automating Library Processes in Small and Medium sized Libraries written by Library Management Group and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Library Automation a State of the Art Review written by American Library Association. Information Science and Automation Division and published by Chicago : American Library Association. This book was released on 1969 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Current Trends in Library Automation written by Alex Ladenson and published by Chicago, Ill. (425 North Michigan Ave., Chicago 60611) : Urban Libraries Council. This book was released on 1981 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Automating Media Centers and Small Libraries written by Dania Bilal Meghabghab and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a practical, systematic approach, this guide covers the entire spectrum of activities involved in automating media centers and small libraries. Simple explanations of the principles of automation are combined with field-tested activities that give readers the opportunity for field experience. Comparing various library functions within the automated and unautomated environments, the author describes system selection and implementation in detail, identifies the problems that end-users encounter in accessing OPACs, offers innovative solutions to problems to be solved in future OPACs, and recommends activities for hands-on experience. Guidelines for needs assessments and functions analysis, preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP), barcoding, site preparation, and database maintenance are included. The book also covers the role of the media specialist, different computer systems and their features, LAN topologies and architectures, various components of a USMARC/Microlif Protocol record, OPACs i
Download or read book Library automation in North America written by Charles R. Hildreth and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The In House Option written by Terry D Webb and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a timely book that expertly addresses the current impact of automation on the profession of librarianship in terms of its practitioners, standards, and underlying philosophy. In clear and understandable language, author T. D. Webb focuses his discussion--with practical examples--on the important decision of the location of the computer--at the library site or a remote automation center. Designed to be a practical guide to host computer location, this articulate book also addresses the broad professional issues of library automation.
Download or read book Library Automation written by LaVahn Overmyer and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Planning for Automation written by John M. Cohn and published by New York : Neal Schuman Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why automate? A formal needs assessment or a common-sense analysis may indicate that one or more of the library's functions should be computerised. This manual provides a basic guide to the essential steps and components of automation planning in medium-sized and smaller libraries. Emphasising current modular (often microcomputer-based) options, the authors lead the librarians through the entire process, from defining basic concepts and terms to establishing priorities, designing specifications, preparing RFPs and negotiating contracts.
Download or read book Best Technologies for Public Libraries written by Christopher DeCristofaro and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging technologies can intimidate with their cost and uncertainty—this book provides flexible options for adopting the most popular ones. Introducing new technologies to your library can be a daunting process; they can be costly, they may be unfamiliar to many staff members, and their success is far from assured. To address these concerns, Best Technologies for Public Libraries accommodates budgets large and small, providing options for both the ambitious and the cost-conscious. Authors Christopher DeCristofaro, James Hutter, and Nick Tanzi provide a resource for staff looking to incorporate a number of emerging technologies into their library and makerspaces. Each chapter explores a new technology, including 3D printing, drones, augmented reality, and virtual reality, covering how the technologies work, the selection process, training, sample programming, best practices, and relevant policy. By describing a variety of program and service ideas across age groups, the book gives readers the ability to first evaluate them within the context of their own organization before incorporating ideas à la carte. This approach helps readers to adopt these new technologies and create policies with uses already in mind.
Download or read book Personnel Administration in an Automated Environment written by Philip E Leinbach and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is what the experts have to say about the effects of computer applications on selected facets of personnel administration in libraries. Senior library managers, systems librarians, and library educators with a special interest in automation analyze the changes in the workplace that have already occurred and discuss those that will confront library professionals in the future. Personnel Administration in an Automated Environment covers the latest issues and research on the topic. Among the subjects dealt with are education and compensation of automation librarians, the nature of jobs in an automated library, the opportunities for innovation and change in technical library jobs, new personnel issues as a result of automating users’services, changing staff requirements in mid-sized academic libraries, the intersection of library and computer center tasks, and the impact of computerization on job satisfaction and performance evaluation. Administrators, personnel officers, and department heads in mid-sized to large libraries with computer-based operations will find both research-based results and reasonable speculation on everyday problems. A bibliography of the most recent books and articles will be useful to scholars of the subject.
