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Software for microcomputers in libraries and information units

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 1 January 1983

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Abstract

Microcomputers are increasingly being used in libraries and information units and this paper provides an overview of the software available for these applications. A description of a computer system's software is given as well as a checklist of points to consider when acquiring software. The available software is described under the headings of basic software, word processing software, database management systems, inhouse information retrieval software, software for assisting with the searching of external online information retrieval systems, inhouse library housekeeping software, and financial and management software. Many references are given as well as the names and addresses of organisations supplying software.

Citation

Tedd, L.A. (1983), "Software for microcomputers in libraries and information units", The Electronic Library, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 31-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb044587

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1983, MCB UP Limited

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