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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1999
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED433803 |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction to Automation for Librarians. Fourth Edition. Saffady, William Cataloging Computer Peripherals Computer Software Computer System Design Electronic Libraries Information Management Information Technology Integrated Library Systems Library Automation Library Services Reference Services This book is divided into two parts; the first part (chapters 1-4) discusses fundamental aspects of computing and related technologies, and the second part (chapters 5-8) covers library automation, systems, and services. The chapters are as follows: (1) Computer Hardware, including the central processor, input peripherals, output peripherals, and auxiliary storage peripherals and media; (2) Computer Software, including system and application software; (3) Data Management and Data Communications Concepts, including modes of data processing, organization and management of data, and distributed computing; (4) Automated Office Systems and Related Technologies, including document preparation, word processing, document imaging technologies, electronic mail and messaging systems, and video-based information systems; (5) Computers and Descriptive Cataloging, including the MARC program, MARC-derivative cataloging products, and bibliographic utilities; (6) Integrated Library Systems, including online catalogs, circulation control, and acquisitions and serials management; (7) Automated Reference Service, including machine-readable reference sources and online information services; and (8) Digital Libraries, including the emergence of digital libraries, creating digital libraries, and issues and concerns. An index is included. (MES)