Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
| Published: |
1984
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ300070 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Table of Contents:
- The Online Public Access Catalog in 1984: Evaluating Needs and Choices. Fayen, Emily Gallup Databases Display Systems Information Retrieval Information Systems Input Output Devices Library Automation Library Catalogs Man Machine Systems Merchandise Information Online Systems Briefly reviews history of library automation before discussing factors that libraries should consider before choosing to go online (collection size, machine-readable database, computer equipment, costs), and features of online catalogs (database organization, search features, authority files, display options). Information about selected online catalog systems is provided. Nine sources are given. (EJS)