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Information and Communication Technology Applications

• Since the late 1980s, windowing systems and multi-tasking have allowed the integration of
Notes business functions.
• Automation of the library allows for an improvement in the variety, amount and quality of
materials that are available in the library’s collection.
• Automation and the networking of academic libraries are still in their formative stages.

10.6 Keywords

Automated Library System: Automated library system is software that has been developed to handle
basic housekeeping function of a library.
Library Cataloging System: The library catalogue or index to collection form the base for most of
the library activities such as aquisition, reference, bibliographic service, etc.

10.7 Review Questions

1. Explain the barriers of library automation.
2. What is needs of library automation?
3. Write a paragraph on Automation in Indian libraries.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Automated library system 2. Machine readable cataloging
3. Evergreen

10.8 Further Readings

1. Devarajan, (G). Information technology in libraries. Delhi: Ess Ess, 1990.
2. Ravichandra Rao, (IK): Library automation. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern.
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3. Rowley, (J.) The electronic library. 4 ed. London: LA, 1998.
4. Satyanarayana, (NR): A manual of computerisation in libraries.

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