Feasibility Study for a Computerized Serials Control System in the Defense Communications Agency Technical and Management Information Center.

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Abstract:

This study was conducted to determine the need for, and the feasibility of using, an automated serials control system in the Defense Communications Agency Technical and Management Information Center. Three systems, OCLC, EBSCONET, and Wang List Processing were chosen as possible candidates for automating the serials records after it was determined there would be a database of up to 500 serials. EBSCONET had the necessary ordering, claiming and online displays of current subscriptions. OCLC provided a sophisticated prediction of arrival and automatic claiming function but did not have retrospective holdings information. The Wang system appeared to offer easy data entry and retrieval, as well, for storing data on holdings. All three systems offered some advantages to a library, but not full serials control. Further study was recommended by pilot projects to test the systems.

Author(s):
Guerriero, Donald A.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY WASHINGTON DC TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jan-20 Jun 84,
Pagination:
0020

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*DATA PROCESSING, DATA BASES, INPUT, PREDICTIONS, PROCESSING, TEST METHODS, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, TABLES(DATA), PILOT STUDIES, ONLINE SYSTEMS, ARRIVAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science
Report Date:
1984 Jun 20