Abstract

Discussion of the need for automated library systems to provide management information to aid in decision making focuses on the automatic generation of reports. Examples of management information generated in collection development, acquisitions and serials, cataloging, online catalogs and circulation are described as well as possible uses of this information are described. (18 references) (Author/CLB)

Citation

Hawks, C.P. (1988). Management Information Gleaned from Automated Library Systems. Information Technology and Libraries, 7(2), 131. Retrieved May 30, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/170340/.

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Keywords

• Cataloging
• decision making
• Library Acquisition
• Library Administration
• Library Automation
• Library Circulation
• Library Collection Development
• Management Information Systems
• Online Catalogs