Forty years of library automation: a personal reflection

Abstract

Purpose

To provide an overview of one person's involvement with computer systems in libraries over the last 40 years.

Design/methodology/approach

Personal memories corroborated with published articles.

Findings

There have been very many developments in libraries in a comparatively short period of time as a result of using computer systems, and this may only be the start of a revolution.

Originality/value

Of relevance to anyone interested in historical aspects of library automation.

Citation

Line, M.B. (2006), "Forty years of library automation: a personal reflection", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 40 No. 2, pp. 118-122. https://doi.org/10.1108/00330330610669244