Library Automation [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2017] Ken Patternson

Library automation refers to the use of computer to automate the typical procedures of libraries such as cataloging and circulation. Automation of the library helps take some of the workload off of librarians and other staff members in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging and circulation, which in turn allows them to better serve their patrons. This extra time can lead to more programs being facilitated in the library and make library staff available to answer reference questions and help people who having trouble researching or finding the right information. This book is essential for library leaders, technology experts, and library vendors interested in the future of library automation and its impact on the decline of human interaction in libraries.