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Unit 3: Basic Knowledge of Library Software

The LMS is backed by a number of support services which include onsite training Notes
programmes, continued R&D, feedback system through user groups, free newsletters
etc.
Besides traditional library materials, it can be used to manage slides, audio and
videocassettes, paper clippings, maps, charts, electronic documents and websites.
Location of documents in library can also be seen with the help of the library map.
It is possible to maintain consistency in recording items through the use of authority
files.

Did u know? Alice has a capacity of holding 99 lakhs records.
It supports a total of eleven search criteria to search the database from any machine
(UNIX/MAC/Apple etc.) through Internet or Intranet. It helps to generate customised
reports in addition to 800 preformatted reports available with standard set.
It supports barcode technology and has inbuilt communication function. As special
features, the LMS provides data protection function, rapid retro conversion facility
and online tutorial and help system.
2. BASISplus and TECHLIBplus: BASISplus and TECHLIBplus are products of Information
Dimensions Inc. (IDI), USA. National Informatics Centre (NIC), New Delhi is the value-
added reseller of these packages in India. BASISplus is a client–server relational database
system for text and mixed object documents that adhere to fundamental principles of open
systems including interoperability, portability and scalability. The database engine provides
user authentication, document access control, concurrency control, deadlock protection
and recovery. The features of the Introduction LMS are as follows:

Relational DBMS
Client–server architecture
Active data dictionary
Enhanced security feature
Complete backup and restore capabilities
Power search facility

Full text retrieval
Mixed object management
Thesaurus and controlled vocabulary
Screen customisation

Document converters
Immediate and Deferred updating (online and batch)
Content based retrieval
Component-level retrieval and image management
Networking (LAN and WAN)
Seamless Internet support

Open Application Programming Interface (API) to support client access to server
databases

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