Systems Analysis for Librarians and Information Professionals: Second Edition

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. A new chapter on object-oriented techniques, additional idea-generating techniques, and the inclusion of case studies invites readers to put these principles into practice. Practical and easy-to-read, this work will benefit students of information studies as well as professionals in the field, particul

Designed for people with little or no exposure to systems analysis, this book outlines the basic steps in the process, such as identifying problems and selecting strategies for implementing systems. Osborne (library and information studies, U. of Hawaii at Manoa) and Nakamura, an automation trainer for a software company, include case studies and a new chapter on object-oriented techniques in this updated edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Updating and expanding their 1994 edition, Osborne (SLIS, Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa) and Nakamura (automation trainer, Follett Software Company) introduce librarians step by step to the principles and practicalities of systems analysis, a management tool used widely in business to make changes within an organization. New to the text is a chapter on object-oriented techniques and case studies of sample problems. Useful as a textbook in library management classes and as a practical handbook for library managers.--WWW Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

LARRY N. OSBORNE is Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu.

MARGARET NAKAMURA is a former School Library Media Specialist and State Specialist with the Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu.