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Microcomputers as innovation: policies for implementation in libraries and information services

Paul Burton (Department of Information Science Strathclyde Business School University of Strathclyde 26 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XH Scotland)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 1 April 1987

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Abstract

The successful implementation of microcomputer‐based systems, despite their relatively low cost, still requires a careful quantitative and qualitative analysis of needs and tasks, followed by attention to managerial details during implementation and operation. A consideration of these factors is preceded by a general overview of the organisational and other implications of introducing an innovative system. The results of some findings are summarised, but there is a need for further research in this area, in order to establish more precisely the impact of IT‐based systems such as microcomputers on library and information services.

Citation

Burton, P. (1987), "Microcomputers as innovation: policies for implementation in libraries and information services", The Electronic Library, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb044756

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1987, MCB UP Limited

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