Abstract Views :438 |
PDF Views:18
Authors
Affiliations
1 Barr. Balasaheb Kharderkar Library, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur 416 004, Maharashtra, IN
Source
Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 48, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 131-145
Abstract
Library automation is becoming a ubiquitous activity that is being taken up by most of the libraries of educational institutes of higher learning over the globe. However, when it comes to automation of the library of a traditional University in the backdrop of the rural ambience and with the weak IT base both in terms of skilled human resource and services, it poses many challenges. The present paper narrates the various dimensions of the implementation of the Library Automation project in any University Library in general and conventional University Libraries in particular. A case study of the automation of the Barrister Balasaheb Kharderkar Library of Shivaji University is detailed in the present communication to showcase some of the challenges and the strategies required to overcome them in a rural cum semi-urban environment. The paper discusses the phase wise development of the automation process that comprises of retro conversion, barcode code ID generation, member id generation, and house keeping operations. The authors intend to share their experiences may be useful to other professionals.
Keywords
Library Automation, Budget, Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Networking, Parameters, Setup.
References
- Ravichandra Rao, (I K); Sainual (A P). Features of Library Automation Software A Comparative Study. Library Science with Slant to Documentation and Information Studies. Vol. 36(4); 1999; p211-228.
- Prabha (N). Automation in Academic Libraries. Y.K. Publications, Agra-2004.
- Edward (M H); Paul (B H). Library Automation: Experience, Methodology and technology of the library as an Introduction system. McGraw Hill, New York, 1971.
- Reddy (Satyanarayana). Automated Management of Library Collection. ESS ESS Publication, 2001.
- Mittal (A); Agarwal (D). Annals of Library & Information Studies. Computerization of CBRI Library: A practical approach. Vol. 48(3); 2001; p111-116.
- Libsys Manuals of all the modules, Libsys Corporation, New Delhi, 2001.
