... among staff and maintaining an ergonomic workspace are also important. Library automation and eliminating unneeded tasks can reduce repetitive tasks but can also lead to a reduction in staff. Practical implications The paper provides practical steps for managers to take to keep staff motivated when...

... at the Taipei Public Library and at other public libraries that plan to set up RFID intelligent libraries. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 User studies Library automation Self‐service Public libraries Taiwan The radio frequency identification (RFID) technique has been utilized...

... Publishing Limited 2004 Libraries Digital libraries Library management Africa Library automation Librarians are known to have been some of the early entrants in the use of computers (Martin, 1986). Library automation activities started during the 1950s and 1960s in the US and the UK...

... constraints. Provides a synopsis of the methods used to achieve success with the self‐service project at the University of Sunderland, approximately costings, and an outline of project achievements and plans for the future. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Information services Library automation Publicity...