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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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