The dissertation of Alden King is approved, and it is acceptable in quality and form for publication on microfilm and electronically: 2012 iii DEDICATION To myself, fifty years from now. May this be the least of your accomplishments. iv EPIGRAPH The Jews were amazed and asked, " How did this man get such learning without having studied? "

INCLUDEDI N THE BIBLIOGRAPHY to this paper are several references that include listings of library consultants directly or indirectly related to library automation (Berry, Cibbarelli, Finnigan, International Microfilm Source Book, Kruzas, Special Libraries Association, Warnken, Wasserman). Beyond the more than 200 companies identified in them are uncounted numbers of individuals who serve as co...