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
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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: 10.1108/00330330610669244
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