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Kusack, James M. – Library Journal, 1990
Reports results of a survey of large public libraries on incidents of muscular-skeletal injuries associated with use of computer keyboards in libraries. Personnel policies and practices that can minimize injuries are outlined. Sidebars describe the importance of adjustable workstations, steps that employees can take to minimize injuries, and…
Descriptors: Injuries, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Library Administration, Library Personnel
Thornton, Joyce K. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
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…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Human Factors Engineering, Injuries
