Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments, Chapter 1. Introduction to Computers, Terminology, Types of Computers, How Computers Work, Computers in Libraries, Review Questions, Chapter 2. The Internet, Terminology, Internet Protocols and Applications, Accessing the Internet, The Internet in Libraries, Review Questions, Chapter 3. Integrated Library Management Systems, Terminology, System Structure, System Administration, Management and Statistical Information, Review Questions, Chapter 4. Acquisitions, Terminology, Acquisitions Process, Claim and Cancel Orders, Financial Management, Review Questions, Chapter 5. Cataloging, Terminology, The Online Catalog, Online Cataloging Standards, Bibliographic Utilities, Catalog Records, Cataloging Workflow, Review Questions, Chapter 6. Circulation, Terminology, Circulation Overview, Circulation Records, Circulation Parameters and Policies, Circulating Material, Holds, Requests, or Reservations, Course Reserves, Inventory, Equipment and Media Booking, Circulation Statistics, Review Questions, Chapter 7. Serials, Terminology, Serials Control, Types of Serials, Serial Records, Checking in Serials, Claiming, Binding, Routing, Electronic Serials Management, Review Questions