Introduction to Automation for Librarians

by William Saffady

Book Overview

Author and automation expert William Saffady once again performs the function of surveying the types of technology used in libraries and discussing the library applications available to staff and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838907644
• ISBN13: 9780838907641
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 395 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Automation for Libraries

Saffady is managing to keep up with the ever-changing technology field. This latest edition is a survey of the current applications being used in libraries. Although details are given to hardware and software issues, the second half of the book is devoted to the "needs" of the library. Reference, circulation, and cataloging are all covered here, with attention given to the users of the library. This book would be for anyone who is planning a new automation system, or who are thinking about updating current applications.