The Geac ADVANCE system in the House of Lords Library

Abstract

A brief account of the history of the catalogue in the House of Lords Library is given, followed by a description of progress on catalogue automation 1978–90. An outline of the decision to acquire a multi‐user integrated online library system is provided with an account of the method of selection. The specification and functions of the Geac ADVANCE system, as used in the House of Lords Library, are described in detail, covering the modules for cataloguing, OPAC, acquisitions and serials control.

Citation

Lewis Jones, D. (1993), "The Geac ADVANCE system in the House of Lords Library", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 123-134. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047135