Circulation Control: Off-line, On-line, of Hybrid

The requirements of a computer-aided circulation system are described. The characteristics of off-line systems are reviewed in the light of these requirements. On-line systems are then reviewed and their economic viability queried. A "hybrid" system (involving a dedicated mini-computer in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Michael K. Buckland, Bernard Gallivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Library Association 1972-03-01
Series:Information Technology and Libraries
Online Access:https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/article/view/5725