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Computerized Circulation Control:An I.I.T. Delhi Experiment


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This paper attempts to discuss the computerized circulation control developed at I.I.T. Delhi. Discusses the master member, master circulation and inventory files required for automation of the system. Describes the data structure of each file. Explains, the procedure for updating these files like addition! deletion of records, reservation of books in demand. Also, explains how information, like books overdue from members, computation of overdue charges, generation of reminder, is generated from these files. Draws conclusion and highlights the limitations of the system.
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Rajinder Prashad Bajaj
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
India

Bhooshan Lal
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
India


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  • Computerized Circulation Control:An I.I.T. Delhi Experiment

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Authors

Rajinder Prashad Bajaj
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Bhooshan Lal
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

Abstract


This paper attempts to discuss the computerized circulation control developed at I.I.T. Delhi. Discusses the master member, master circulation and inventory files required for automation of the system. Describes the data structure of each file. Explains, the procedure for updating these files like addition! deletion of records, reservation of books in demand. Also, explains how information, like books overdue from members, computation of overdue charges, generation of reminder, is generated from these files. Draws conclusion and highlights the limitations of the system.