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Prestebak, Jane; Wightman, Konnie – School Library Journal, 2000
Describes the results of a survey of school librarians that investigated satisfaction with their selection of library automation systems. Discusses purchasing decisions; networking; Web-based systems; user friendliness; efficiency and usability; vendor integrity; technical support; training; documentation; authority control; links to Internet…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. Library and Learning Resources Section. – 1990
This document outlines a workshop for media specialists--"School Library Automation: Solving the Puzzle"--that is designed to reduce automation anxiety and give a broad overview of the concerns confronting school library media centers planning for or involved in automation. Issues are addressed under the following headings: (1) Levels of School…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Software Selection, Databases, Educational Planning
Ekhaml, Letitia; Ekhaml, Paul A. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using CD-ROM in the school library media center. Complaints about hardware, software, user problems, staffing, and funding reported by 67 library media specialists responding to a survey are included; and 15 steps for implementing CD-ROM technology are provided. (KRN)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Christensen, Paul – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Discussion of planning for automation in school libraries focuses on plans in the North Kitsap (Washington) School District. Highlights include selection of microcomputer-based hardware and software to support local area and wide area networks; a circulation system and an online public access catalog (OPAC); and database creation and retrospective…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
