 | Systems Analysis for Librarians and Information Professionals: |
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Rational and methodical, systems analysis has been used successfully by business, industry, and research organizations. This new edition employs basic elements from the business world to show users how to apply systems analysis effectively to any library setting. Updating Osborne and Nakamura's previous work, the book fills a tremendous need in the field. It introduces readers to the steps in the process-from identifying and defining problems and collecting and analyzing data to selecting strategies for implementation and proof of the systems. The limitations of systems analysis, an overview of the rationale for applying it to problem situations, and many real-life examples illustrate the principles. A new chapter on object-oriented techniques, additional idea-generating techniques, and the inclusion of case studies invites readers to put these principles into practice. Practical and easy-to-read, this work will benefit students of information studies as well as professionals in the field, particul
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1025770 in Books
- Published on: 2000-03-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .69" h x 6.22" w x 9.10" l, 1.04 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 261 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
Updating and expanding their 1994 edition, Osborne (SLIS, Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa) and Nakamura (automation trainer, Follett Software Company) introduce librarians step by step to the principles and practicalities of systems analysis, a management tool used widely in business to make changes within an organization. New to the text is a chapter on object-oriented techniques and case studies of sample problems. Useful as a textbook in library management classes and as a practical handbook for library managers.AWWW
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
?Clearly structured and written in a readable and accessible style...An accessible introduction to techniques and approaches relevant to systems analysis.?-Managing Information
About the Author
LARRY N. OSBORNE is Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu.
MARGARET NAKAMURA is a former School Library Media Specialist and State Specialist with the Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu.
