Implementing an Automated Circulation System


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Provides a guide to installing an automated library circulation system. This work details the whole process from the role of a project manager to working with system hardware/software, converting records, documentation, staff training and evaluation.







Implementation of Automation In Academic Libraries


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Library whether academic, special or a public library, being the backbone of any organization, the basic function of the library is to identify, select, collect, process, store and disseminate the information at right time to the right person as and when required. This book is helpful for students doing library and information science courses, research scholars, library professionals, knowledge managers, and other communities planning to implement modern tools and technology in their libraries. This book also provides a practical approach to various new technologies implemented in various libraries. In this direction this book provides ideas to its readers about the approaches pertaining to practical implementations of modern tools and technologies, software platforms to automate their libraries, and other related technical aspects required for libraries. The target audience of this book will be students doing library science courses; research scholars working in the field of library and information science and library professionals. It will also guide to professionals working that includes Librarians, Officers in libraries, Information Scientists, consultants, Trainers, Students, Researchers and other library communities who are planning to adopt and implement modern tools and technologies in their libraries.







Automated Circulation


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RFID in Libraries


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"Expert guides to library systems and services."




Introduction to Automation for Librarians


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Thoroughly revised third edition reflects advances in information processing, networking, storage, and telecommunications. Expanded coverage of programming languages and prewritten software packages, local area networks, electronic document imaging systems, multimedia technologies, and more.







Library Science And Technology


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"Library Science & Technology" is an expansive discipline comprising the examination, administration, and implementation of a wide range of methodologies, standards, and technologies within the context of information centers and libraries. It addresses how to efficiently satisfy user needs by organizing, preserving, retrieving, and disseminating information resources—both digital and physical. This book delves into fundamental aspects, including the ethical foundations and historical development of librarianship, in addition to intricate techniques for organizing and retrieving information, including classification systems as well as metadata standards. Furthermore, in the era of digital libraries and rapidly advancing technologies, a thorough grasp of library management and administration is essential. This includes handling strategic planning, budgeting, as well as personnel management in addition to issues such as digital preservation as well as electronic resource management. Encouraging users to become information literate via individualized training and user-centered services is equally important.




Library Automation


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In A Readable Manner The Book (Races The History Of Computer, Basics Of Hardware And Software, Input-Out¬Put Concepts And Devices. It Describes The Offline And Online Methods Of Com¬Puter Applications In Six Areas Of Library Work: Circulation, Cataloguing, Refe¬Rence Service, Acquisition, Serials Cont¬Rol, And Information Retrieval.It Also Projects Current Scenario Of Information Technology, Online In¬Formation Services, And Computerized Library Networks Used In The Western World. It Outlines Telecommunication Aspects And Satellite Communication With Actual And Potential Use In Library Operation. It Also Provides Sufficient Guidelines For The Planning And Implementation Of Library Automation.It Is Hoped That The Book Will Pro¬Vide Immense Help To The Students And Teachers Of Library Science In Their Academic Pursuit, And Serve As Manual For The Practising Librarians.