Designing a Decision Support System (DSS) for Academic Library Managers Using Preprogrammed Application Software on a Microcomputer.

McDonald, Joseph

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Publication Date: 1986

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Designing a Decision Support System (DSS) for Academic Library Managers Using Preprogrammed Application Software on a Microcomputer.

McDonald, Joseph

Library Software Review, v5 n1 p9-15 Jan-Feb 1986

Focusing on management decisions in academic libraries, this article compares management information systems (MIS) with decision support systems (DSS) and discusses the decision-making process, information needs of library managers, sources of data, reasons for choosing microcomputer, preprogrammed application software, prototyping a system, and components of a library DSS. (43 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Higher Education, Information Needs, Library Administration, Library Planning, Man Machine Systems, Management Information Systems, Microcomputers, Systems Development

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