Library Automation Stepbystep图书馆自动的一步一步.pptVIP

Library AutomationStep-by-step B. P. Chauhan Librarian Thapar Institute of Engineering Technology, Patiala bpchauhan2000@ Learning outcomes By the end of the lesson you should be able to: Appreciate need for library automation Understand basic features and functions of Library Management System Define the role of standards in library automation and resource sharing Making a plan for library automation Evaluate an integrated library management system Prepare and implementation strategy Scope Need for library automation Integrated Library Management Systems Standards Preparing a plan for library automation Selection and Acquisition of library management system Implementation of integrated library system Library Automation Library automation is the general term for information and communications technologies (ICT) that are used to replace manual systems in the library. Need for Library Automation Obtain increased operational efficiencies, Relieve professional staff from clerical chores so that they are available for user-oriented services, Improve the quality, speed and effectiveness of services, Improve access to remote users and other stakeholders, e.g., the general public, Improve access to resources on other networks and systems, including the Web, Need for Library Automation Provide new services not hitherto possible, Improve the management of their physical and financial resources, Facilitate wider access to information for their clients, Facilitate wider dissemination of their information products and services, Enable their participation in resource-sharing library networks, and Enable rapid communication with other libraries (including outreach libraries) and professional peers. Library Management System A library management system, also known as an automated library system is software that has been developed to handle basic housekeeping functions of a library. Single function. Integrated Realizing the important role that the library management syste