Library automation in Brazil: the state of the art

Abstract

Automated systems can be found in about forty locations in Brazil, including both libraries and information systems; they are usually simple systems, developed and operating in isolation. An in‐depth survey of twenty‐two automated library systems revealed seventeen automated catalogues, nine circulation systems and five acquisition systems; in all cases the number of transactions was low by anglo‐American standards. Seven internal indexing systems were also noted; public indexing systems were not always appropriate for the needs of specific institutions. Brazilian libraries have made a firm start in the automation field and will doubtless continue to automate, although this will rarely be their major priority.

Citation

McCarthy, C. (1983), "Library automation in Brazil: the state of the art", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 233-240. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046868