From automated libraries to electronic libraries: a European perspective

As the longest serving editor, from 1981 to 1988, Pat brought VINE through the time in which automated library systems became the norm rather than a rarity, in which micros brought computing to the desktop, and as some libraries began installing their second or third systems, the systems knowledge in the profession increased dramatically. Since moving to Luxembourg, she has travelled widely in Europe seeing through many projects, both large and small scale, which have increased understanding (and not just technological!) as well as creating new opportunities for libraries throughout the community.