Encyclopaedia of Library Automation Systems and Networks offers the most thorough treatment available on the application of computer science techniques to information management problems. This unique work is completely integrated presentation of library automation systems and networking. It provides copious examples of online catalogues, acquisitions systems, and serials systems. For information scientists in software development, programmers, analysts, managers, students, and anyone dealing with issues of automation in the library or information retrieval, this encyclopaedia is destined to become one of the most frequently consulted references. Details of the Volumes o Electronic Media and Library Information Technology o Library Information Retrieval o Library Information Management o Organisation of Library Automation o Online Cataloguing and Library Networking o Library Network Management