Catalogue Support Systems Study. Final Report for British Columbia Library Development Commission.

To determine the need for additional bibliographic resources in the libraries of British Columbia, Canada, an evaluation was undertaken which included visits to libraries and existing operational catalog support systems, and meetings with advisory committees. Recommendations included: (1) implementation of a province-wide, on-line catalog system; (2) use of batch processing to supplement the on-line services; (3) purchase of terminals by the province; and (4) establishment of a network organization with a full-time staff and standard operating procedures. This report provides background information and describes in detail each policy recommendation. (EMH)