Automation of acquisition records and routine in the University Library, Newcastle upon Tyne

Reports on the trial of an automated order routine for the University Library in Newcastle which began in April 1966.

Presents the author's experiences of the manual order processing system, and the impetus for trialling an automated system. The stages of the automated system are described in detail.

Time spent on processing recommendation slips was reduced by 30 percent using the automated system. Important data and printouts can be produced which should lead to a reduction in clerical time and enable accounting to be done automatically.

The paper has historical value.