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Unit 13: Library Software

Notes
In case of technical assistance help, the difficulty could be solved swiftly, thereby making
certain the smooth running of the library.
Compatibility
The software programme becoming utilised in the library need to be suitable with all other software
package like Microsoft Workplace, SQL which stands for Structured query language and DBMS.
People can very easily get this application on line. There are numerous internet sites supplying this
software programme. has to just surf the internet for these internet websites. You’ll be able to also
research for computer software that has all these functions. Just ensure which you buy it from an
authentic web page. Otherwise, you might not get technical help.

13.5 Development of Library Software Packages

Design and development activity of library software packages in India started in a big way
during mideighties with the introduction of CDS/ISIS software package o f UNESCO
in Indian libraries by the National Information System on Science and Technology (NISSAT),
New Delhi. NlSSAT organised a number of short term training courses on applications of CDS/
ISIS on library and information activities to make senior professionals aware of the benefits of
computerisation in libraries, to train library staff to make it operational in the libraries and to
develop computer culture among the librarians and information scientists From the experience
of use of CDS/ISIS, MINISIS, etc., some of the libraries and information centres dcveloped/got
developed their own software, such as DESIDOC developed Defence Library Management System
(DELMS) during 1988 in COBOL language under multiuser Unix environment and implemented
it at Defence Science Library (DSL) in DESIDOC. Also Catman was developed by the lndian
National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), New Delhi and implemented at National
Science Library (NSL) in INSDOC. Sanjay package was developed for small libraries by
DESIDOC under NISSAT project to popularise COS/ISIS and to develop a model automated
library by implementing it at Technology Bhawan Library in DST, New Delhi, etc. Now,
libraries are fully aware about the needs of computerisation and many software packages are
available for their use depending upon the needs. However, selection of a suitable software for
library is a problem because of lack of good, and uptodate comparative studies on software
packages. Thus, some attempts have been made here to evaluate some of the software packages
used in Indian libraries and information centres based on published literature, demonstration in
conferences. practical experience, personal discussions, etc.

Library Software Packages in Indian Libraries

Besides CDS/ISIS, Minisis, etc., a number of library software packages have been designed and
developed indigenously and these are being used in various Indian libraries and information centres.
Some of the library software packages are given in Table 13.1.

Table 13.1: Some Library Software Packages and their Developing Agencies
No. Software Package Developing Agency

1. Archieves Microfax Electronici Systems, Bombay
2. Acquas Ober Information System, Calcutta

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