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Information and Communication Technology Applications

Assemblers
Notes Assemblers translate the assembly language code (source program) into machine language code
(object program). After assembling, a linker program is used to convert the object program into an
executable program. The Microsoft Assembler program (MASM) and Borland Turbo Assembler
program (TASM) are two popular assemblers. Assemblers are used mainly in the development of
system software.

What do you mean by language translators? Explain the different types of language
translators.

13.4 Library Software: Essential Features

Choosing the best solution for library is about selecting the right software and the right technology
partner. To streamline and make the process less difficult, library management software package
was introduced. Right here, we is going to be discussing about this software and managing the
library facts.
A extremely crucial thing that’s should in every library is really a method that saves precious studying
time in the visitors. This really is facilitated by speedily guiding the reader towards the book he
wants. And this information and facts should not be restricted to just publications but have to
extend to all of the studying supplies. These may be anything from journals, dissertations,
undertaking reviews, thesis, maps, articles, charts, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, scanned pictures, e-
journals, video clip cassettes, audio and video files and every other type that’s there in the library.
A few of the points that ought to be present in an excellent library to make it purpose efficiently are
detailed beneath:
Bar Code
A library ought to have software which can be able to read bar codes. Without this computer software,
the library can’t be known as automated. The bar code studying software programme assists in
trying to keep track of all of the guides that are coming in or going out. Most of the library software
programme does not have this feature. One has to thus check before obtaining the computer software
that it has this function.
Multimedia Management
The modern libraries, unlike typical types, have several educational supplies aside from guides like
CDs, audios, DVDs and video cassettes. As a result, it can be vital that the library has management
programs that contain all these as well.
Printing Applications
The software must facilitate printing of member I-cards and sustaining the borrowing historical
past of every single member. It need to also keep track of the textbooks issued and returned by
every single member.
Technical Help
The software programme have to be accompanied using the technical help solutions. That is
significant because the software package could run into difficulty anytime. This usually means that
a whole lot of time will likely be wasted as well as the entire functioning from the library are going
to be hampered.

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