ISBN: 9788171394609 - systems analysis in libraries (4 risultati)

Condizione: New. pp. vi + 179.

Condizione: New. pp. vi + 179.

Condizione: New. pp. vi + 179.

Contents Foreword 1 Systems in al library 2 Systems study 3 Analytical phase of systems study and survey requirements 4 Current procedures of systems study 5 Systems study and library management 6 Flow charting 7 Evaluation of the current operating system and report of findings 8 Principles of systems design 9 Systems design and computer based acquisitions system 10 Systems design and computer based serials system 11 Total systems concepts in the design of a computer based circulation system Bibliography IndexThe formation and use of the traditional library card catalogue illustrate the operation of an informational system The complexity of any data processing system prohibits analysis evaluation and design as a one step process The book throws light on the evaluation of the efficiency economy accuracy productivity and timeliness of existing methods The librarian familiar with the concepts and techniques of systems study should be able to increase the efficiency and productivity of the library The tool of the preliminary survey is a methodical record of the present procedures being followed by a system Preliminary survey worksheets are supplied for uniform approach and record in the surveying of all systems under review Flow-chart symbols can be used to represent in a logical progression the elements the requirements the inputsoutput of the system and the equipment used in the system The evaluation phase culminates in a report of findings including recommendations for maintaining the library records eliminating or transferring certain operations to another system The continuous flow of informative with relevant examples makes this book and valuable asset for readers and professors alike The author understands the mental horizons and capability of Indian students so he avoids technical words so that every reader could understand this book 180 pp.…