Adaptation of Turnkey Computer Systems in Sci-Tech Libraries

This book, first published in 1989, examines the problems and benefits of installing a ready-made computer system in a sci-tech library. These systems, usually known as turnkey systems, provide a means for obtaining the network for a lower cost than a new system designed by a consultant. These papers analyse the benefits and problems with turnkey systems in a variety of different situations.

List of contents

1. Protocol for the Selection of a Library Automation System Karen A. Friewer, Robert G. Vinande and Michael J. Burns 2. Installation of the Geac System at Los Alamos National Laboratory Library Karen S. Stoll 3. The CLSI LIBS 100 Automation System at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences W. Davenport Robertson 4. Using CLSI at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Library Patti Armes 5. Implementing the NOTIS Integrated Library System at the Dana Medical Library of the University of Vermont Ellen Nagle 6. Automation and the Assistant System at the Stevens Institute of Technology Library Joy Johnsen and Richard P. Widdecombe 7. Sci-Tech Collections Tony Stankus, Editor 8. The Scientific Literature on Herbs Alena F. Chadwick and Lyle E. Craker 9. Sci-Tech Online Ellen Nagle, Editor 10. Sci-Tech in Review Karla Pearce and Giuliana A. Lavendel, Editors

About the author

Ellis Mount

Summary

This book, first published in 1989, examines the problems and benefits of installing a ready-made computer system in a sci-tech library. These turnkey systems provide a means for obtaining the network for a lower cost than a new system designed by a consultant. These papers analyse their benefits and problems in a variety of situations.

Product details

• Authors: Ellis Mount
• Assisted by: Ellis Mount (Editor), Mount Ellis (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780367362959
• ISBN: 978-0-367-36295-9
• No. of pages: 126
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Library and Information Science
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Library and information services, Academic & specialist libraries, IT, Internet and electronic resources in libraries, IT, Internet & electronic resources in libraries