Outlines the history of computers in libraries during the 1970s and 1980s, then profiles the currently available processing systems according to their size and platform, and describes how emerging technologies might impact libraries in the near future. The topics include bibliographic utilities and cooperative programs; networks, internetworking, and standards; evaluation, procurement, and other factors shaping the system; the established concurrent user and newer concurrent nultiuser systems; and LAN-based bibliographic software. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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.
