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Unit 1: Library Automation: An Overview

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Questions:
1. Write down the case facts.
2. What do you infer from it?

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1.6 Summary

Library automation is the process which needs proper planning, timely implementation
and periodical evaluation.

Automation is used to reduce the amount of staff time devoted to repetitive (and often less
challenging) activities that must be done in any properly functioning library.
Library automation is the application of computers and also connected tools to the
processing of data in a library or libraries.
The library catalogue or index to the collection forms the base for most of the library
activities such as acquisition, reference, bibliographic service, inter-library lean, etc.

The focus in library automation now is on interconnecting systems, information resources,
and users.

The librarian with the administrators has to set the priorities after analysing the current
status and future requirements.
Selection of the suitable integrated library management package according to the needs of
the users and the library is important.

Retrospective conversion, OPAC, circulation and serials control, etc. should be conducted
with care.

Staff training and user education are keys to the success of the process.
Library automation invites pragmatic approach.

1.7 Keywords

Appraisal: Impartial analysis and evaluation conducted according to established criteria to
determine the acceptability, merit, or worth of an item.
Automation: Automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies
to optimize productivity in the production of goods and delivery of services.
Barcoding: Bar coding is the most common form of automatic identification used in automatic
data-capture technologies.
Budget Allocation: Budget allocation is an important part of all business and not-for-profit
financial plans and is typically set annually and involve allocating anticipated income and
resources between different departments and business interests.

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