Dobis/Libis: A Guide for Librarians and Systems Managers

by Peter Brophy, Colin Storey

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, aims to be of help to prospective users in their systems choice as well as to give current users a better appreciation of the potential of their own system. The guide examines Dobis/Libis' place in the automated libraries' market, together with details of the company's history, reliability and support services. The hardware and software used in connection with Dobis/Libis are described as well as the processes involved in setting up the system. Other chapters cover serials control and reports, statistics and management information.

229 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1990