Library technology 1970-1990 : shaping the library of the future : research contributions from the 1990 Computers in Libraries Conference

A collection of papers delivered at the general session of the 1990 Computers in Libraries Conference, this book discusses major developments in library automation over the last 20 years. The technological advancements range from the introduction of punch cards, automatic indexing and online databases to the optical disc. A history of the technological advancements affecting the work of the librarian is also provided. The contributors assess the various journals which relate to librarianship.