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Epstein, Susan Baerg – Library Journal, 1983
Discusses concerns of librarians entering field of library automation emphasizing issues surrounding automated circulation control systems and online catalogs. Factors which have contributed to dramatic growth in these areas are enumerated: MARC II format, reduced computer costs, commercial vendors, scarce resources, and turnkey systems. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Information Storage, Library Automation
