Library Management Software | Development of Library Software in India | Digital Library | e-Library Software
To
understand the library software, the literal meaning of the software as a cluster of programs means various programs are integrated under it. In this way,
various programs are integrated under Library Software keeping in mind the
functions of the library.
Different
software is made for different tasks like railway, bank, air service, etc.
There are different types of software, in the same way, many software was
created keeping in mind the convenience for library functions. Like SOUL, KOHA,
e-Granthalaya, CDS, ISIS, LIBSYS, SANJAY, LIBRARIAN, etc.
Library
Automation work is dependent on the excellence of Library Software, so it is
necessary to pay attention to some essential facts before purchasing it, under
this information is obtained about whether the software being purchased is
suitable for the Indian Library or not.
Features of Library Software for Libraries
Software is required to computerize any library. The software makes the computer useful. It represents knowledge in a systematic way and understands the problem and presents it.
Therefore, its utility is increasing in the information society today and it has become an important product. Today, a variety of software designed from a business point of view is available in the market for different types of users.
Different types of Library Software are available in the market from a commercial point of view, so when choosing software, many things are taken care of by the Librarian. And on this basis, Library Software is evaluated.
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Development of Library Software in India
The
application of computers in the field of library and information attracted the attention of information businesses worldwide.
The
application of computers in the field of library and information in India
started from the 1960s but accelerated in the 1980s and in the last two
decades, significant efforts were made to computerize the Library Information
System and in the library software Development is important.
INSDOC first
used computers in the field of the library. In the 1960s, IBB1620 designed
software for the Model-1 computer, which was designed to prepare a rich catalog
of scientific journals.
BARC (Bhabha
Atomic Research Center) Bombay tried to develop the AFSARI Software System at
COBOL for topical awareness service and selected information service.
DRTC
Bangalore made several experiments in the document detection system DFS
(Document Finding System). The project was completed under the direction of
Prof. Neelamedhan and a set of programs were developed and run on IBM 1401
Computer System.
Apart from
this, some other libraries have also worked in this direction, such as BHEL
Hyderabad, RRC Kalpakkam, NAL Bangalore, INSDOC Delhi, IIT Delhi, DESIDOC, etc.
Recently,
national and regional organizations like DESIDOC, NISSAT, DELNET, NIC, UGC,
etc. have shown interest in developing software and distributing it at a
low-cost Library Software.
Like SANJAY
by DESIDOC, MAIT RAYEE by NISSAT, e-Granthalaya by NIC and DELWINDOWS by
DELNET, etc.
Evaluation of Library Software
(1) Information for Procurement - For the choice of software, it is first seen from where to get the information. Today there is no systematic and real source where information related to library software is available and review and advertisement is the only means of obtaining information related to software.
Some of the
magazines that publish information related to Library Software are: -
- Library Journal of Information Management,
- Micro Computers for Information Management,
- The Electronic Library,
- Computers in Library, etc.
(2) Initial
Study - Prior to the selection of software for the library, initial study
becomes important such as the study of sale brochure, whether it is capable of
the requirement and fulfillment of the library or the size, technology, etc. of
the library It becomes necessary to study things like reconciliation, etc.
(3)
Price/cost of software - Since the success of Library Automation depends on the
quality of the software itself, therefore the quality of the software is
specially taken care of, but with it, price and cost also become important, and
Does the price correspond to the libraries' budget? This question becomes
equally important whether the value is according to the feature/capability of
the software.
(4)
Programming Languages - At the time of the selection of software, it becomes
necessary to study its Programming Language.
The range of
features available in software depends on its Programming Language. Languages are
the winning languages of programming - they have different characteristics.
Therefore,
while choosing Library Software, software should be selected which is modern.
(5) Vendor
Status - In order to purchase the software, information about which agency has
been made and what is its reputation becomes very important. Whether or not the
construction has been done by the experts?
(6)
Operating System - While selecting the Software, it should be kept in mind that
whether it is running on all types of Operating systems or whether it is
powered on the Operating System loaded on the computer of the library.
Some people
who operate on a particular operating system can have difficulties due to the
selection of such software.
(7) Response
Time of Searching - When a reader wants to get information about a document in
a computerized library, the amount of time it takes to search this information
is also taken into consideration.
The time it takes to search depends on many
things such as the size of the data file, its administration, the operating
hardware received, etc.
(8) Adequate
to Classification, Cataloging and Networking - In the selection of Library
Software it becomes necessary to consider whether the software is capable of
the main library work like Classification, Cataloging, etc.
Apart from, it should also be noted that the software is not capable of Networking.
(9) User
Friendly - User friendlyness of Library Software is very important. Most users
of the library are not computer experts.
Many
important things are considered in the software such as easy screen display,
ease of reading and understanding, etc. and it can be seen whether the software
is user friendlyness or not.
(10) Data
Storage Capacity - Many software is available in Indian markets for library use
like LIBRARIAN, LIBSYS, e-Granthalaya, MAITRAYEE, SANJAY, SOUL, CDS / ISIS,
etc. Out of these, it should be selected according to its characteristics,
characteristics, and characteristics, and according to the needs of the
library.
(10) Search
Method - When a reader wants to get
information about a document in a computerized library, how many ways it can be
searched in search of this information. Like- Title, Author Name, From ISBN,
publisher name, etc., this is also taken into consideration in the selection
of.
Often, the library does not try to develop software for its own reasons due to many
reasons such as lack of programmers, long development time, cost, etc.
Therefore, the purchase of commercially available software is easy for the
library.
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