An online microcomputer‐based circulation system at the University of Aston Library

Abstract

The background and reasons are given for the decision by the University of Aston Library to develop a microcomputer based circulation system. The development of the system is traced and an account of the system design and operation provided. It is a stand‐alone fully online circulation system using standard microcomputer equipment and providing a high degree of data security and equipment backup.

Citation

Wood, L.R. (1984), "An online microcomputer‐based circulation system at the University of Aston Library", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 66-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046872