Basics of Library Automation
Authors : Poonam Rani
Abstract - This paper elaborates on the following points -
Emerging needs of library automation
An increase in the amount of information available and a decrease in the amount of available space
An increase in library funds.
An increase in the cost of printed and electronic materials.
Resource sharing issues and challenges in automation of Libraries
Selection of appropriate library management software
It also debates upon the need for updating of library tools and technique under the changing environment.ICT plays vital role in functioning of libraries and its library operations in speedy mode. Automation reduce Laboure work, duplication and manpower. This paper focused on the concepts of Automation,& emerging role of library management software for library automation and also discusses the pre requisition of library automation procedure and highlights the essence, need and development of library automations, whereby, weighing its merits, Benefits, Objectives, Precaution, Advantage, Open Source Software etc.
Keywords: Automation, Library Software, Database, Need & benefits, Objectives, Precaution, Advantage, Library management software, Open Source Software etc.
Cite This Article As: Rani, P. (2018). Basics of Library Automation. International Journal of Research in Library Science, 4(2), 55-60. www.ijrls.in
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Publication Date : 29 November 2018 Hits : 1494