Automation, Resource Sharing, and the Small Academic Library.

Miller, Arthur H., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1983

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Automation, Resource Sharing, and the Small Academic Library.

Miller, Arthur H., Jr.

Catholic Library World, v55 n5 p209-11 Dec 1983

Discussion of Illinois experiences in library cooperation and computerization (OCLC, Library Computer System, LIBRAS) describes use of library materials, benefits and drawbacks of online networking, experiences at Lake Forest College (Illinois), and six tasks recommended for small academic libraries as preparation for major changes toward automation. Six references are included. (EJS)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Costs, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Materials, Library Networks, Library Services, Online Systems, Union Catalogs

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Illinois

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