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Thompson, James C. – American Libraries, 1985
This discussion of methods for selecting an integrated, public-access library system highlights the traditional idealized selection model; participation by the library director, consultant, task force, committees, and vendors; fads and cost figures; selection of the wrong system; and suggestions for an informal approach to purchasing. Five sources…
Descriptors: Committees, Consultants, Information Systems, Library Administration
