Early developments in the automation of higher education libraries

Abstract

Examines the development of automation in higher education libraries from the mid-1960s until around 1975. During this period the automation of processes in academic libraries progressed from being an experimental activity, often called a research activity, engaged in by few, to being a commonly accepted phenomenon. The period also witnessed a shift away from the collaborative exploitation of computer resources among different departments, academic and administrative, of a single university, towards collaboration among university libraries. Discusses the application of computers in terms of circulation control, catalogues and cataloguing, acquisition and administration. Praises the vision and enthusiasm of librarians who, in the face of opposition from fellow professionals and users alike, pioneered the application of computer technology in libraries.

Collection building in academic libraries in India: status, challenges and way forward

“…Authors have suggested that librarians must plan the selection and implementation of automated system that support the priorities of the institution for Acquisition and Collection Development, which subsequently leads to effective library services. Study of Naylor (2007) examines the development of automation in terms of circulation control, catalogs and cataloguing, acquisition and administration. The article by Iyre (2015) offers the author’s insight on adoption of shared library system, which is an aim of library automation.…”

“…Authors have suggested that librarians must plan selection and implementation of automated system that support priorities of the institution with respect to acquisition and collection development. Study of Naylor (2007) examines the development of automation in terms of circulation control, cataloguing, acquisition and administration. However, this study stops at 1975, and significantly, many developments have been taken place in the aftermath of 1975.…”