lecture 5b: automation of acquisitions

Lecture 5b: Lecture 5b: Automation of ACQAutomation of ACQ

Lecture 5b: Lecture 5b: Automation of ACQAutomation of ACQ

Development andDevelopment andManagement of Management of

CollectionsCollections

Automation of ACQObjective: To understand the basic fundamentals of

automation as it affects ACQ and how an automated ACQ system is acquired

Coverage:1. Basic Applications2. Elements of a Computer-Based ACQ System3. Types of Computer-Based ACQ Systems4. Stand-Alone/Integrated ACQ Systems5. Acquiring a Computer-Based ACQ System

1. Basic Applications• Control/Guidance of Tasks• Storage/Retrieval of Records/Files• Processing Information• Communicating/Disseminating Information• Analyzing Information

2. Elements of a Computer-Based ACQ

System• Hardware• Software• Communication Links• Procedures and Workflow• Documentation• Personnel

3. Types of Computer-Based ACQ Systems

• Turnkey Systems• Locally-Developed Systems• Systems Shared with Other Libraries/Information

Centres• Jobber/Agent-Supplied Systems

4. Stand-Alone/Integrated ACQ Systems

• Stand-Alone Computer-Based ACQ Systems• Computer-Based ACQ Systems Integrated with Other

Systems

5. Acquiring a Computer-Based ACQ System

• Assessing Need• Developing Requirements• Preparing a Procurement Document• Evaluating Alternative Systems• Negotiating Contracts• Installing a System• Evaluating an Installed System