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- This was the first comprehensive survey of the extent and
nature of computer use within UK academic departments, and provides
a detailed account of the work done on such computers, the types
of hardware and software available, the sources of advice and
information about computerisation, and the particular problems
associated with computers in academic departments.
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- Particular attention is paid to the ways in which users may
bring all of their work together onto a single computer ('integrated
computerisation'). Also reported in depth are the organisational
influences on computerisation in academic settings, individual
approaches to computer use, and the possibilities for treating
the computer not simply as a tool but rather as a medium for
information storage, processing and transmission. Academic networking,
training for computer use, and basic guidelines for the introduction
of further new technology into academic departments are also
included.
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- This book is essential reading for those wishing to have
a complete understanding of the possibilities offered by computerisation
in this sector.
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- (British Library Research and Development Report 5939)
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- ISBN 0 947568 27 1
- 1987
- £18.00/US$34.00
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- 'The sections on planning should be read by all university
administrators.'
- Library Association Record
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- 'I recommend this book for people in charge of computerisation
for academic departments - those who are at the planning stage
and would like to learn from the experiences of others.'
- Information Processing & Management
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- 'Provides an interesting analysis of the penetration and
use of computers within the academic world.... this report is
well-presented.... there is a good analysis of the literature....
the overall recommendations and conclusions drawn are likely
to find wide applicability.'
- Learned Publishing
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