A Rosy Future for Self-Service, Say Vendors

Titel	A Rosy Future for Self-Service, Say Vendors
Quelle	In: Library Journal, 135 (2010) 12, S.26-27 (2 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0363-0277
Schlagwörter	Economic Climate; Library Services; Vendors; Librarians; Users (Information); Libraries + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wirtschaftslage; Bibliotheksarbeit; Vendor; Anbieter; Librarian; Bibliothekar; Bibliothekarin; Benutzerprofil; Nutzer; Library; Bibliothek
Abstract	The self-service industry is thriving in the economic downturn. It is meeting increased acceptance by librarians and the public alike, and a new wave of innovations is close behind, according to an informal survey of some leading vendors. Whether the technology creates new points of service outside of the library--like a kiosk--or enhances what patrons can do within a traditional branch--like self-check or payments--vendors agree that their services help advance the library mission and aren't just a means to downsize staff. Integrated Technology Group president and CEO Shai Robkin sees self-service as transforming many libraries. "Lots of branches are seeing over 20 percent of their circulation coming through holds, all generated and checked out by the patron." (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10