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Main Author: Thornton, Joyce K.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1995
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ512254
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  • Battling Carpal Tunnel Syndrome through Ergonomics: A Case Study of Texas A&M's Library Provides Insights and Answers. Thornton, Joyce K. Academic Libraries Case Studies Human Factors Engineering Injuries Keyboarding (Data Entry) Library Administration Library Automation Library Development Technological Advancement Work Environment Workstations Current library automation practices and new technologies have forced library managers to seek some means of reducing carpal tunnel syndrome, and a case study of Texas A&M's library provides insights. Highlights include identifying and assessing the injuries, adjusting work surfaces, testing and selecting new keyboards, and developing adjustable work stations. (AEF)