title: Automation--planning to implementation; the problems en route.
abstract: Once the major decision to automate library processes is made, there are a variety of problems which may be encountered before the planned system becomes operational. These include problems of personnel, budget, procurement of adjunct services, institutional priorities, and manufacturing uncertainties. Actual and potential difficulties are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D008001:Library Technical Services