Forty years of library automation: a personal reflection

Author: Line, Maurice B.

Source: Journal of Documentation, Volume 40, Number 2, 2006 , pp. 118-122(5)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - To provide an overview of one person's involvement with computer systems in libraries over the last 40 years. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Personal memories corroborated with published articles. <B>Findings</B> - There have been very many developments in libraries in a comparatively short period of time as a result of using computer systems, and this may only be the start of a revolution. <B>Originality/value</B> - Of relevance to anyone interested in historical aspects of library automation.

Keywords: History; Library automation; National libraries; United Kingdom; University libraries

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00330330610669244

Publication date: 2006-04-01

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