Local Area Networking for the Small Library: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians (How-to-do-it Manuals for School and Public Librarians)

By Norman Howden

How does one know when and how to work with LAN (local area network) technology? Librarians facing that decision will find guidance in this clear explanation of the technologoy involved, the possible choices of hardware, software and type of network; recommended decision-making criteria, and helpful checklists. Technical considerations are discussed in the context of management objectives and a realistic approach to resources. From start-up through maintenance and trouble shooting, this manual covers every aspect of local area networking, including names and addresses of major vendors, a list of trade shows, an installation checklist, and a user needs analysis.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555701043
• ISBN13: 9781555701048
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 8.5"