Document (#3661)

Author

Bolin, M.K.
Wright, H.B.

Title

Retrospective conversion of a medium-sized academic library

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 14(1992) nos.3/4, S.35-50

Year

1992

Abstract

Even a successful retrospective conversion project requires a great deal of time, money, staff and problem-solving. The University of Idaho Library is a medium-sized academic library and a member of WLN. This arlicle describes the methods Ihe library used to convert its collection, and examines the problems encountered with each method.

Footnote

Simultaneously published as Retrospective Conversion: History, Approaches, Considerations

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