Management guidelines for library planning and a strategic planning program profile based on the literature were used in the planning process for implementing access to databases on CD-ROM at the Daniel Library of the Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. According to this model, the planning process would consist of five stages: (1) organizing a departmental automation planning committee; (2) conducting a needs assessment; (3) producing a planning document; (4) evaluating hardware, software, databases, and contracts; and (5) establishing management, training, and use policies. As the planning process evolved, however, the needs assessment was not prepared as completely as it might have been and a formal planning document was not produced. Evaluation was limited to hardware and databases, a review of vendors was not completed, and the details of licensing and subscription contracts were not examined. An evaluation questionnaire was not created, with the result that feedback that might have been helpful in establishing policies was lacking. It is concluded that in future planning, a designated task force should prepare a proper planning document, including background, goals and objectives, and a strategy that has involved environmental considerations and alternative possibilities. It is further recommended that the library automation committee should represent the library on the college-wide computer services committee to provide a critical link between the library and the other information and computing units of the college. (SD)