Open AccessAutomated Storage & Retrieval System
Author(s) -
Justin D. Kovalcik,
Mike Villalobos
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
information technology and libraries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.502
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2163-5226
pISSN - 0730-9295
DOI - 10.6017/ital.v38i4.11273
Subject(s) - staffing , computer science , service (business) , space (punctuation) , library classification , component (thermodynamics) , world wide web , library management , database , engineering management , operating system , business , engineering , management , physics , marketing , economics , thermodynamics
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.