Investing in, running and managing an automated library system is an expensive and time consuming activity. This guide, one of a series looking at library automation systems, should not only help prospective users in their systems choice, but also give current users a better appreciation of the potential of their own system. This book brings up-to-date the many developments in Geac Library Systems since the publication of the first edition in 1987. The history of the company is outlined, followed by descriptions of the hardware choices now available. The chapter on communications and networking has been expanded to take account of the many developments in this area. The various software packages are described, with contributions from experts in their fields. The book contains a glossary, list of Geac users worldwide and an index.
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