Integrated Library Systems for Small Libraries: Estimating the Cost
Abstract
The small library frequently presents an inadequate justification for the installation of an integrated library system. The “average” costs of system components—including hardware, software, and related expenses—are outlined to assist in projecting the costs of a small system. The potential benefits of a system—the areas in which operational costs can be reduced through the use of an integrated library system—are also reviewed. The realistic projecting of costs and potential long‐term savings (through increased performance and efficiency) will form the basis for justifying an integrated library system.
Citation
Havercamp, D. (1985), "Integrated Library Systems for Small Libraries: Estimating the Cost", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 61-65. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047620
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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