Software cost: making or buying it

Abstract

Provides a checklist of factors to be considered when deciding on the use of a minicomputer for library housekeeping routines‐operating systems, languages, computer capability. Outlines the approach to software development in relation to library characteristics. Costs of packages and collaborative systems, and ways of reducing costs are considered.

Citation

Ashford, J. (1976), "Software cost: making or buying it", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046729