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Main Author: Reibach, Lois R.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1981
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED213405
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  • The COM Catalog: A Plan for Implementation. Reibach, Lois R. Academic Libraries Cataloging Computer Output Microfilm Cost Effectiveness Decision Making Higher Education Library Catalogs Library Equipment Library Instruction Library Planning Microforms Objectives Visual Aids A brief statement on the advantages of using computer output microform (COM) for library catalogs introduces a general plan for implementing such a catalog in an academic library. The factors involved and types of decisions that must be made are discussed for each of eight steps in the process: determining the objectives of the catalog; choosing the format; data elements to be used; the visual presentation of the data; choosing a microfiche reader; determining the number of readers needed; choosing a service bureau; and user instruction. A formula for determining the monthly cost of maintaining the COM catalog is appended. The more than 60 references provided are listed in subject categories. (RAA)