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From funeral to christening: OPAC rites of passage.
- Source :
- Bottom Line; 2000, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p34-36, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- This article depicts how the Baylor libraries staged two cost-effective celebrations to address challenges of migrating to a new online catalog. A New Orleans-style funeral provided a humorous backdrop for library staff to relive the tragedies and successes of the old system as it was laid to rest. Several months later, a christening brought together a significant segment of the campus community to launch the new OPAC. By these rites of passage, library employees entertained and educated campus administrators, faculty, students, and community patrons. Through teamwork, a little humor, and sound fiscal management, the libraries turned an online system migration into a public relations triumph. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0888045X
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Bottom Line
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 56509811
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450010310507