Library automation in British universities

This paper is adapted from a report to the University Grants Committee's Equipment Sub‐Committee and summarises the responses to a letter of enquiry sent by this Sub‐Committee to all British university libraries in 1984. The history, current position, and future plans with respect to automation in UK university libraries are described. Particular sections of the paper cover acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation control, serials as well as staffing, networking, and more general aspects.