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The microcomputer in the library: VI. Implementation and future development

Peter Leggate (Regional Librarian Oxford Regional Health Authority Cairns Library John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford)
Hilary Dyer (Lecturer Department of Library and Information Studies Loughborough University Loughborough Leicestershire)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 1 June 1986

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Abstract

After selecting Hardwareand software, consideration needs to be given to their installation. This includes any necessary cabling and the design of the vdu workstation(s) for staff well‐being. Important decisions also need to be made about data security. The software may need to be tailored to meet library requirements and staff and readers trained in its use. Automation changes the nature of a job and consequently will have an impact on job design and on library procedures. These effects, as well as the software itself, need to be evaluated after the system has been operating for some time, both with a view to improving the existing system and considering possible future developments.

Citation

Leggate, P. and Dyer, H. (1986), "The microcomputer in the library: VI. Implementation and future development", The Electronic Library, Vol. 4 No. 6, pp. 332-343. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb044722

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1986, MCB UP Limited

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