Systems Analysis for Librarians and Information Professionals: Second Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781563086939)

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

Author: Margaret Nakamura, Larry Osborne
ISBN-10: 156308693X
ISBN-13: 9781563086939
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2000
Pages: 261
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.22w x 0.69d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2000 pg. 213
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 294
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2001 pg. 136
Library Journal 05/15/2000