An Automation Primer for School Library Media Centers - Softcover

Schultz-Jones, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586831801 ISBN 13: 9781586831806

Publisher: Linworth, 2006

Synopsis

This easy-to-read, thorough guide to library automation systems includes current information on the components of software and choices to make when automating a school library. This book includes information on the various stages of automation conversions and a project planning process guide to assist librarians in a variety of library settings to plan and implement their automation projects. It includes interviews, background information, vendor presentations, and the author's practical experience in implementing an integrated automation system. Also includes a glossary of terms and an index for ready access to information.

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About the Author

Barbara Schultz-Jones is a professor, School of Library and Information Sciences at University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Her published works include An Automation Primer for School Library Media Centers.

Reviews

This is a comprehensive and unpretentious manual for those with little experience in automated library resources and for those who seek to update or improve existing automation systems. It provides mostly overviews of concepts and vocabularies from OPACs to MARC records to WWW2, and offers suggested resources for detailed specifications to using systems and equipment to organize and access collections. The strengths of this manual are its succinct definitions for commonly used (often misused) terminology and the suggestion for methodically planning and then recognizing library automation. This could be a useful resource to a very specific audience.—Jodi Kearns, University of Akron, OH
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This thorough guide to library automation provides an in-depth look at the many components and options available to school libraries. Topics discussed include defining automation systems, features of systems, Web access, technical considerations, and emerging technologies. In addition, the book outlines a step-by-step process of project planning, selection, and site preparation. Each of the 10 chapters provides a listing of print and online references or companies to contact for further information. Among the appendixes are a list of vendors, MARC record components, and a sample request for proposals. A glossary, bibliography, and index conclude the text. Individuals in library media centers or school districts exploring automation options, whether they are looking for site-based, networked, or^B Web-based systems, will want to devote time to reading this manual. Shauna Yusko
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Edition details

• Publisher: Linworth
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586831801
• ISBN 13: 9781586831806
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280