Integration of New Technology in Army Libraries

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Abstract:

The 1976 Study of US Army Libraries recommended that the technical processing functions of each Army library be consolidated or centralized at the installation level. Integration of New Technology in Army Libraries determined the feasibility of installation-level networking of technical processing activities, and develops the means through which new technology can be integrated into Army libraries. Site visits to Fort Belvoir, Virginia and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, libraries gathered information that detailed current library technical processing operations for monographs, serials, and technical reports. Library automated turnkey systems and alternative configurations for consolidation were examined. Based on gathered data, a cost model was developed and applied to decentralized, installation-level, and command-level technical processing. Recommendations include projected organizational, staffing, and budget requirements, and an implementation plan for installation-level consolidation.

Author(s):
Reid, Janine ; Strain, Paula ; Linsley, Arthur ; Griffiths, Jose-marie ; Palmour, Vernon E.
Author Organization(s):
DAMANS AND ASSOCIATES INC GAITHERSBURG MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 27 Oct 1981-2 Jul 1982
Supplementary Note:
See also Appendices, AD-A125 984. Prepared in cooperation with King Research, Inc., Rockville, MD.
Pagination:
0150

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
MDA903-81-C-0591
Monitor Series:
DA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
*AUTOMATION, *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *LIBRARIES, MILITARY FACILITIES, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, ARMY RESEARCH, NETWORKS, COST ANALYSIS, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, CASE STUDIES, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, DOCUMENTS, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, NETWORK ANALYSIS(MANAGEMENT), CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS, PERIODICALS, TECHNOLOGY FORECASTING, INFORMATION PROCESSING, BOOKS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Information Science, Cybernetics
Report Date:
1982 Jul 02