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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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1981
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| author | Wright, A. J. |
| author_facet | Wright, A. J. Wright, A. J. |
| collection | Education Resources Information Center |
| contents | After the Fall: The Use of Surplus Capacity in an Academic Library Automation System. Wright, A. J. Academic Libraries Computer Oriented Programs Computers Databases Higher Education Information Services Library Automation Library Networks Library Services Online Systems Reference Services Word Processing The possible uses of excess central processing unit capacity in an integrated academic library automation system discussed in this draft proposal include (1) in-house services such as word processing, electronic mail, management decision support using PERT/CPM techniques, and control of physical plant operation; (2) public services such as the support of reference activities through the development of online indexes and information files and the development of public access online catalogs; (3) network services, in particular participation in local library and information networks; and (4) entrepreneurial services such as the sale of computer time to academic departments. Included with the report are four figures illustrating possible computer system configurations, a 46-item reference list, and a supplemental bibliography. (Author/JL) |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| id | eric_ED220098 |
| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 1981 |
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| spellingShingle | After the Fall: The Use of Surplus Capacity in an Academic Library Automation System. Wright, A. J. Academic Libraries Computer Oriented Programs Computers Databases Higher Education Information Services Library Automation Library Networks Library Services Online Systems Reference Services Word Processing After the Fall: The Use of Surplus Capacity in an Academic Library Automation System. Wright, A. J. Academic Libraries Computer Oriented Programs Computers Databases Higher Education Information Services Library Automation Library Networks Library Services Online Systems Reference Services Word Processing The possible uses of excess central processing unit capacity in an integrated academic library automation system discussed in this draft proposal include (1) in-house services such as word processing, electronic mail, management decision support using PERT/CPM techniques, and control of physical plant operation; (2) public services such as the support of reference activities through the development of online indexes and information files and the development of public access online catalogs; (3) network services, in particular participation in local library and information networks; and (4) entrepreneurial services such as the sale of computer time to academic departments. Included with the report are four figures illustrating possible computer system configurations, a 46-item reference list, and a supplemental bibliography. (Author/JL) |
| title | After the Fall: The Use of Surplus Capacity in an Academic Library Automation System. |
| topic | Academic Libraries Computer Oriented Programs Computers Databases Higher Education Information Services Library Automation Library Networks Library Services Online Systems Reference Services Word Processing |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED220098 |