Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape

Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
Author: Tramullas, Jesus
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466619139

The advent of computers in libraries made library automation a hot topic in the 1980s and 1990s, but this focus has dropped off over time, leaving much library automation research outdated. Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape brings library automation back to the forefront of cutting-edge research. In today's age of Web 2.0 and social networking, libraries are entering the new Library 2.0 era, and this reference will present current and future librarians with the necessary new library automation research they will need to keep their institutions up-to-date in today's constantly changing technological environment.

Robots in academic libraries : advancements in library automation

Robots in academic libraries : advancements in library automation
Author: Edward G. Iglesias
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre: Academic librarians
ISBN: 9781466639409

"This book provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole"--Provided by publisher.

Planning for Automation

Planning for Automation
Author: John M. Cohn
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1997
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This revised edition is a comprehensive guide to the components of automation planning for libraries. Updated with step-by-step techniques for assessing, acquiring, using and maintaining new technology, the guide is suitable for libraries installing a system for the first time.

Library Services Platforms

Library Services Platforms
Author: American Library American Library Association
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Database searching
ISBN: 9780838959619

The genre of library services platforms helps libraries manage their collection materials and automate many aspects of their operations by addressing a wider range of resources and taking advantage of current technology architectures compared to the integrated library systems that have previously dominated. This issue of Library Technology Reports explores this new category of library software, including its functional and technical characteristics. It highlights the differences with integrated library systems, which remain viable for many libraries and continue to see development along their own trajectory. This report provides an up-to-date assessment of these products, including those that have well-established track records as well as those that remain under development. The relationship between library services platforms and discovery services is addressed. The report does not provide detailed listings of features of each product, but gives a general overview of the high-level organization of functionality, the adoption patterns relative to size, types, and numbers of libraries that have implemented them, and how these libraries perceive their performance. This seminal category of library technology products has gained momentum in recent years and is positioned to reshape how libraries acquire, manage, and provide access to their

Easy MARC

Easy MARC
Author: Scott Piepenburg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1994
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

If you have an automated cataloging system and do any cataloging using the MARC records, this is the users bible. Arranged like a dictionary, tag by tag, the user can look up any tag and find easy-to-understand explanations of what information to put in the tag and in what form. Piepenburg not only explains the tag, but gives numerous examples that cover 90% of the cases one would face. In addition, references to AACR2 and USMARC Bibliographic rules and rule numbers help the cataloger refer to the authoritative sources quickly to make correct judgements.

Implementation of Automation In Academic Libraries

Implementation of Automation In Academic Libraries
Author: Dr. Md. Zubair Ahmad
Publisher: BFC Publications
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2022-01-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9355095783

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.

Use of LMS In Library Automation

Use of LMS In Library Automation
Author: Dr.Ashok Shankar Sonone
Publisher: Shashwat Publication
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2023-02-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9390290716

This book based on practical study of SOUL software used in academic libraries .It is useful tools for all academic libraries are

Library Automation

Library Automation
Author: Muhammad Riaz
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distri
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1992
Genre: Libraries
ISBN:

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.

Library Automation

Library Automation
Author: Ashok Yakkaldevi
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2014-12-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1312778458

The edited book entitled "Library Automation" seeks to cover the key issues and essential aspects involving emerging trends, technologies, tools and ICT applications in Library and Information Science profession. The book is likely to prove to be a valuable source in expanding the body and avenues of Library and Information Science literature by covering a wide range of topics affecting the profession and the field at large. The book is also likely to provide readers with an essential resource providing the latest research in Library and Information Science, development and innovative technologies. In the broader context of the proposed book and keeping in view its greatest impact and relevance to the profession.