Making the most of our libraries: library catalogue access ‐ the issues and the opportunities Available to Purchase

Indicates the benefits to be gained from a comprehensive programme of retrospective conversion of manual catalogue records into machine readable form. Enumerates the scale of the task involved and the likely costs of the programme derived. Raises a range of issues arising from or relating to retrospective conversion and discusses the management implications. Lists a number of initiatives already undertaken and outlines the development of a possible national strategy.