Application of Systems Analysis to Depository Library Decision Making Regarding the Use of New Technology.

Stephenson, Mary Sue; Purcell, Gary R.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Application of Systems Analysis to Depository Library Decision Making Regarding the Use of New Technology.

Stephenson, Mary Sue; Purcell, Gary R.

Government Information Quarterly, v1 n3 p285-307 1984

Advocates systems analysis as a first step for documents librarians considering the use of computer based technology, outlines the necessary steps, and cites publications that provide practical instruction. The areas of bibliographic control, collection development and integration, and documents reference service are discussed. (CLB)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Decision Making, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Microforms, Online Systems, Reference Services, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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