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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| Language: | en |
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1988
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED294577 |
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- Automation and Networking for Florida Libraries. 1988-Report 3. Report and Recommendations of the Postsecondary Education Planning Commission. Library Automation Library Networks Library Planning Planning Commissions Postsecondary Education Program Evaluation Shared Library Resources State Surveys Statewide Planning This report details the findings of the Florida Postsecondary Education Planning Commission in its evaluation of the Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), library automation in Florida, and networking and resource sharing among the state's libraries. An introductory chapter defines terms and outlines data gathering activities, while the second chapter provides background information on library automation, library networking in Florida and nationwide, the FCLA, and the benefits and costs of automation. The details of research activities presented in the third chapter provide information on surveys of library directors, interviews with students, faculty, and library personnel, reviews of library automation efforts in other states, and an analysis of the current system of library automation and networking in Florida which was conducted by an external consultant team. The final chapter discusses issues and makes recommendations in the following areas: (1) the establishment of a state policy for library automation and networking; (2) the mission, scope, and governance of the FCLA; (3) library automation in community colleges; (4) expansion of FCLA services; (5) meeting the needs of private academic, public, and special libraries; and (6) costs and financing. An executive summary of the report is provided, and copies of the surveys, the interview schedule, reviews of library automation efforts in other states, and the consultants' report on automation and networking in Florida are appended. (MES)