automating vs. digitizing

[Philip Cutrone <Alexsamdad@AOL.COM>]

Hi all--

Clarify something for me.  I had a someone ask me the difference between
automating a library and digitizing one.  (I was told by this person that it's not
called automating anymore!)  As I see it "Automating " is the term used when
converting a card catalogue to a computer database like Mandarin or Winnebego,
and providing access to that catalogue using a computer. (Involving barcoding
the books, etc.)  "Digitizing", as I believe it to be, is the process of
converting by scanning certain materials, usually rare or delicate materials, so
they may be accessed on the library computer, as opposed to being handled
manuaally.

Am I off the mark on these ideas?

Phil Cutrone
Library Media Specialist
Columbus Elementary School
Thornwood, NY
alexsamdad@aol.com

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