Introducing and Managing Academic Library Automation Projects

Though computers have become more common, many academic libraries still lack automation of any kind. With the growing importance of the Internet and the proliferation of electronic databases, automation is likely to be an important part of the future of every library. Fortunately, enough libraries have implemented automated systems so that their experiences can inform those libraries only about to engage in automation projects. This professional reference is a guide to the forecasting, planning, implementing, and monitoring necessary for the successful management of academic library automation. While novices will benefit from this book, the volume will be of special interest to librarians presently engaged in automation projects. The authors of the book's chapters come from all types of academic libraries and offer a wide range of experience and perspectives. The volume focuses on two major areas of librarianship, public service and technical services; and contributors stress the importance of planning, teamwork, and clear objectives. Each chapter cites sources of additional information, and the volume closes with two bibliographic essays.

Table of Contents:
Preface by John W. Head Introduction by Gerard B. McCabe Public Services in Academic Libraries Automation: Changing the Structure of Library and Information Services by Paul F. Burton Local Area Networks in Brief by Melanie J. Norton The Evolution and Effects of a CD-ROM Network in an Undergraduate Library by Terrence F. Mech, Judith Tierney, and Jennifer L. Walz Managing a Campus-Wide Information Service by Tom Klingler and Rick Wiggins Too Many Concerns? Paper or Online, Local or Remote, Full Text or Index by Margaret Sylvia Technical Services in Academic Libraries Managing Technical Services for Off-Campus Library Programs by Stephen P. Foster and Maryhelen Jones Utilization of Developing Technologies for Cataloging by Susan E. Ketcham Managing the Use of Automated Bibliographic Databases in the Cataloging Department by Christine E. Thompson Project Management and Organizational Change from the Advent to the Aftermath of Automation: Library and Cataloging Department Perspectives by Elaine Sanchez Issues in Managing Automated Cataloging by Myrtle Joseph and Nancy C. Fricke Analysis and Maintenance of Database Integrity by Cassandra Brush III (Title to come) Time, Money, and Smarts: How to Survive Without Enough Howard Graes The Information Server Library - Toward a Paradigm for the Future by Gerard B. McCabe System Migration: A Bibliographic Essay by Catherine S. Cervarich Managing the Integrated Library System by Rhonda Ames Index