Identity area
Reference code
LSBU/2/8/10/1
Title
Library Automation Documentation
Date(s)
- 1976-1979 (Creation)
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Item
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Context area
Name of creator
(1970-1987)
Administrative history
In 1970 the Borough Polytechnic Institute merged with the Brixton School of Building, City of Westminster College and National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering to form the Polytechnic of the South Bank. The Designation Ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank on 22nd November 1971. Margaret Thatcher, the Education Secretary at the time was the special guest.
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Comprises documents charting the results of an investigation into the economic possibility and technical feasibility of implementing automated library systems. Documents include discussion papers on library systems, a feasibility report, software requirements and a programme for library automation.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Language of material
- English