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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1972
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED094697 |
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- Shelf-List Conversion. Smith, Michael Rivoire, Helena Cataloging College Libraries Computer Programs Data Processing Input Output Libraries Library Automation Library Equipment Library Services Library Technical Processes Online Systems The conversion of the shelf-lists of the University Library of Bucknell University to machine-readable form is described in this report. The selection of specific content, machine considerations, and use cost tradeoffs are discussed in the first sections. The actual procedures used in the entering of information into the system, together with the configuration of the computers used are shown to provide a low cost, dependable method for the conversion process. In the first appendix computer facilities and support software are described, while the second contains the conversion manual that was used to instruct students in the operation of the on-line information system used in the conversion. (WDR)