Systems analysis for librarians and information professionals

• Main Authors: Osborne, Larry N. (Author), Nakamura, Margaret (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Englewood Libraries Unlimited 2000
• Edition: Second edition
• Series: Library and information science text series
• Subjects: System analysis; Libraries > Automation
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• Physical Description: xviii, 261 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781563086939; 156308693X

Rational and methodical, systems analysis has been used successfully by business, industry, and research organizations. This new edition employs basic elements from the business world to show users how to apply systems analysis effectively to any library setting. Updating Osborne and Nakamura's previous work, the book fills a tremendous need in the field. It introduces readers to the steps in the process-from identifying and defining problems and collecting and analyzing data to selecting strategies for implementation and proof of the systems. The limitations of systems analysis, an overview of the rationale for applying it to problem situations, and many real-life examples illustrate the principles.