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3. In ...... the user interface is very configurable and adaptable and has been translated into
Notes many languages.
14.5 Summary
• LibSys is the prime mission of New Delhi based software company—Info-Tek Consultants
Pvt. Ltd., engaged in providing software solutions for General Insurance and ERP/CRM since
1984.
• LibSys is an integrated multiuser library management software, that caters to the needs of an
advanced library and information professionals.
• Software for University Libraries (SOUL) is a state-of-the-art integrated library management
software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre based on requirements of college
and university libraries.
• Catalogue module is used for retrospective conversion of library resources.
• The circulation module is fully compliant with the NISO Circulation and Interchange Protocol
(NCIP) version 2.0 for electronic surveillance and RFID based transaction of the items.
14.6 Keywords
Cataloguing System: It provides online catalogues in various orders maintained in traditional
libraries.
Circulation System: It maintains up-to-date membership records as well as the latest status of the
collection mean for circulation.
OPAC System: As the acronym suggests, it provides an online public access catalogue.
14.7 Review Questions
1. Explain the features of CDS/ISIS software.
2. How many platforms LibSys run?
3. What do you mean by cataloguing system?
4. Write a note on OPAC system.
Answers: Self Assessment
1. CDS/ISIS Pascal and the ISIS_DLL 2. Koha 3. Koha
14.8 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.
http://www.libsys.co.in/companyprofile_overview.html
http://librarynoob.wordpress.com/2010/11/06/koha-ils-right-for-your-library/
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