Why should public libraries use electronic data interchange?

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Bibliografske podrobnosti
izdano v:	Library Computing vol. 19, no. 3/4 (2000), p. 192-198
Glavni avtor:	Muir, Lindsey
Izdano:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Teme:	United Kingdom > UK Libraries Electronic data interchange Advantages Studies Book industry Audits Cost reduction Supply chains Cost control Suppliers Research Communication Estimates Books Questionnaires Consortia Public libraries Invoices Research Projects Publishing Industry Communication (Thought Transfer) Electronic Equipment Case Studies Library Networks
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Resumen:	The savings that could be made by UK public libraries through the use of electronic data interchange (EDI) are demonstrated. The findings stem from a one-year research project funded by the British National Bibliographic Research Fund during the period 1998 through to the end of August 1999. The results suggest that wider adoption of EDI could potentially save the sector somewhere in the region of L2 million per annum. Cultural barriers, however, and the lack of resources present 2 major barriers to these savings being achieved. Further research is needed to qualify such estimates. However, the research does demonstrate that, for those authorities examined, cost savings have been achieved.
ISSN:	1527-1161 0278-2634 0742-5759
Fuente:	ABI/INFORM Global