Product Description

This book will be well placed on the shelves of the many libraries faced with the complexities that information technology developments bring to the library. Giving a useful overview of library systems-from their history to current trends in the technology and marketplace that serve libraries-this book includes coverage of telecommunications, standards, planning, managing technology in libraries, system selection, and more. Specifically designed for core units in library automation and information systems, this text gives students a comprehensive overview of one of the most critical areas of library operations, and enables them to take the lead in managing the complexities that information technology brings to the library. Giving important insight into library information systems-from their history to the latest technological trends and information about the marketplace that serves libraries-this book includes coverage of standards, planning, managing technology in libraries, system selection, an

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #761909 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 287 pages

From Booklist
This volume provides an overview of the history of library information systems, underlying technologies, design and types of systems, standards, the implementation process, management, and a few predictions. Chapter 8, "Basic Technology Axioms," is both a good teaching platform and a reminder to those who long for the "good old days" that the potentially "good new days" are here to stay. The glossary and definitions throughout the work provide a good core for learning to speak modern "libraryese." Many chapters have suggested bibliographies of Web and print resources. Although this is an introduction, the section on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) merits fuller discussion because this is one of the most crucial parts of the process. RBB
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Review
“Library Information Systems provides a very good overview of library automation, includes lots of context for decision-making, and does an excellent job of carefully explaining technical terminology. ...this book is designed for use in a library and information science course. It would also be useful for a non-technical manager who assumes responsibilities for library information systems, or for the small library director seeking a broad context for information system decision-making.”–Technical Services Quarterly

“[a]n outstanding basis for understanding library information systems (LIS), covering a broad scope of conditions and issues concerning the adoption of technologies by libraries....a definitive resource for decision makers to consider. Very Good.”–The Shy Librarian

“The glossary and definitions throughout the work provide a good core for learning to speak modern "libraryese."”–Booklist

About the Author
THOMAS R. KOCHTANEK is Associate Professor at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of MissouriColumbia.

JOSEPH R. MATTHEWS, internationally renowned expert on library automation and information systems, is President of his consulting company Matthews & Associates, Carlsbad, California.