Automation of acquisition records and routine in the University Library, Newcastle upon Tyne

Author: Line, Maurice B.

Source: Journal of Documentation, Volume 40, Number 2, 2006 , pp. 115-117(3)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose - Reports on the trial of an automated order routine for the University Library in Newcastle which began in April 1966. Design/methodology/approach - Presents the author's experiences of the manual order processing system, and the impetus for trialling an automated system. The stages of the automated system are described in detail. Findings - Time spent on processing recommendation slips was reduced by 30 percent using the automated system. Important data and printouts can be produced which should lead to a reduction in clerical time and enable accounting to be done automatically. Originality/value - The paper has historical value.

Keywords: Batch processing; Library automation; Order processing

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1108/00330330610669235

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