Microcomputers in Libraries: If They Are the Answer, What Is the Question?.

Penniman, W. David

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ERIC Number: EJ314122

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Publication Date: 1984

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Microcomputers in Libraries: If They Are the Answer, What Is the Question?

Penniman, W. David

Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, v1 n1 p31-38 Mar 1984

Discussion of potential library applications for microcomputers focuses on effective software and professional system design practices and describes OCLC projects involving microcomputers to illustrate their use as a stand-alone unit, back-up system, interface device, and an enhancement mechanism. Additional sources of information on microcomputer applications in libraries are provided. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Sources, Libraries, Library Automation, Microcomputers, Research Projects, Systems Development, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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