@article {Line:1 April 2006:0022-0418:115, author = "Line, Maurice B.", title = "Automation of acquisition records and routine in the University Library, Newcastle upon Tyne", journal = "Journal of Documentation", volume = "40", year = "1 April 2006", abstract = "<B>Purpose</B> - Reports on the trial of an automated order routine for the University Library in Newcastle which began in April 1966. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Presents the author's experiences of the manual order processing system, and the impetus for trialling an automated system. The stages of the automated system are described in detail. <B>Findings</B> - Time spent on processing recommendation slips was reduced by 30 percent using the automated system. Important data and printouts can be produced which should lead to a reduction in clerical time and enable accounting to be done automatically. <B>Originality/value</B> - The paper has historical value.", pages = "115-117(3)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/jd/2006/00000040/00000002/art00001" doi = "doi:10.1108/00330330610669235" }