Computerisation in The Lancashire Library

Abstract

The computerised acquisition/cataloguing system, in which input is from MARC tapes and via on‐line visual display units, is described. Choice of input method, contents and interrelationships of machine‐readable files, processing of MARC tapes, and COM catalogue production are discussed, and the proposed integration of the computer‐based issue system is described.

Citation

Hodgkinson, L. (1975), "Computerisation in The Lancashire Library", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 184-197. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046728