Development of an automated acquisitions system at the University of Lancaster Library

Abstract

As a consequence of both limited funding and a desire to remain independent of any single supplier, the University of Lancaster Library is developing an integrated library package with software based on the Pick operating system. The first stage in the library's automation programme, an acquisitions system, went live in April 1987. This article presents an account of its implementation, and shows how wide participation in its development has resulted in various refinements and in swift acceptance by all levels of staff. A full description of the system is given, showing the day‐to‐day procedures involved and the unlimited enquiry potential provided by the Pick access language. The system is judged a great success, both on its own merits and as the First stage in the library's continuing automation programme.

Citation

Harrison, K. and Summers, D. (1988), "Development of an automated acquisitions system at the University of Lancaster Library", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 143-162. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046994