New Journal Article: “Automated Storage & Retrieval System: From Storage to Service”
The article linked below was recently published by Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL)
Title
Automated Storage & Retrieval System: From Storage to Service
Authors
Justin Kovalcik
California State University, Northridge
Mike Villalobos
California State University, Northridge
Source
Information Technology and Libraries
DOI: 10.6017/ital.v38i4.11273
Abstract
The California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Oviatt Library was the first library in the world to integrate an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) into its operations. The AS/RS continues to provide efficient space management for the library. However, added value has been identified in materials security and inventory as well as customer service. The concept of library as space, paired with improved services and efficiencies, has resulted in the AS/RS becoming a critical component of library operations and future strategy. Staffing, service, and security opportunities paired with support and maintenance challenges, enable the library to provide a unique critique and assessment of an AS/RS.
Direct to Full Text Article
11 pages; PDF.
See Also: Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) (via Oviatt Library, CSUN)
Filed under: Libraries, Management and Leadership, News, Reports
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Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com. Gary is also the co-founder of infoDJ an innovation research consultancy supporting corporate product and business model teams with just-in-time fact and insight finding.
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