Library Information Technology and Networks

Library Information Technology and Networks
Author: Charles Grosch
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000148181

Offers an historical perspective of the past 25 years of computers in libraries, profileing currently available processing systems according to their size and platform. The short- and long-term future of information technology in libraries.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price which is available from Marcel Dekker upon request.

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1987-11-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780824720438

"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2

Libraries in the early 21st century, volume 2
Author: Ravindra N. Sharma
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110292858

Following the pattern of the first volume, the second volume of Libraries in the early 21st century: An international perspective extends the range of countries covered. Each chapter covers a different country and describes the modern history, development of libraries and library technology. The careful selection of countries achieves good representation of professional library work on all continents. This two-volume work represents an excellent contribution to international librarianship and allows comparative studies both at graduate and professional level.

Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation

Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation
Author: Iglesias, Edward
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466639393

In recent years, automation has played a vital role in library systems that handle tasks of acquisition, cataloging, serials, and circulation. The automation of these operations has, in turn, minimized the demand for human interaction. Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole. This book is essential for library leaders, technology experts, and library vendors interested in the future of library automation and its impact on the decline of human interaction in libraries.

Robots in academic libraries : advancements in library automation

Robots in academic libraries : advancements in library automation
Author: Edward G. Iglesias
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre: Academic librarians
ISBN: 9781466639409

"This book provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole"--Provided by publisher.