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Kochtanek, Thomas R.

Library information systems : from library automation to distributed information access solutions / Thomas R. Kochtanek, Joseph R. Matthews. - Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2002. - xii, 287 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Library and information science text series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evolution of LIS and enabling technologies -- Library information systems marketplace -- Design of integrated library systems -- Open systems -- Telecommunications and networks -- Standards and standards organizations -- Planning for information technology -- Basic technology axioms -- Impact of technology on library services -- System selection and implementation -- Usability of systems -- Managing library information systems -- Technology trends -- Digital libraries. Part I: THE BROADER CONTEXT -- Part II: THE TECHNOLOGIES -- Part III: MANAGEMENT ISSUES -- Part IV: FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS --

ISBN: 1563089661 1591580188 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2002009863

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Libraries--Automation.
Library information networks.
Integrated library systems (Computer systems)
Information storage and retrieval systems.
Information technology.

LC Class. No.: Z678.9 / .K59 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 025/.00285