Integrated automated systems for cataloguing, circulation and acquisitions on microcomputers: an overview of functions and products on the UK market

This paper looks at what is meant by integrated automated systems in libraries and provides an overview of the UK market for microcomputer‐based products in this area. Some 17 products have been identified with a further four being marketed specifically to schools. The hardware environment necessary for these systems is described along with details of the functionality provided by the various cataloguing, online enquiry, acquisitions and circulation systems.