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Seema Sharma, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Library Automation: An Overview

Unit 1: Library Automation: An Overview Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Concept of Library Automation
1.1.1 Definition
1.1.2 Objectives of Library Automation

1.1.3 History and Development of Library Automation
1.1.4 Special Features of Library Automation
1.1.5 Advantages of Library Automation
1.1.6 Disadvantages of Library Automation
1.2 Need and Purpose of Library Automation

1.3 Library Automation Process
1.4 Challenges in Library Automation
1.5 Library Automation Trends

1.6 Summary
1.7 Keywords
1.8 Review Questions
1.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Discuss the concept of Library Automation
Explain the need and purpose of Library Automation
Describe the Library Automation Process
Discuss the challenges in Library Automation

Explain the Library Automation Trends

Introduction

Not many years ago, libraries used card catalogues, typewriters, and manually assigned due
dates. Library automation, an up-to-date method to help libraries and library patrons to effectively
use library resources, is now streamlined because of computers and software. Automation is a
process of using the machineries for easily working and saving the human power and time. The
main purpose of library automation is to free the librarians and library staff and to allow them
to contribute more meaningfully to spread of knowledge and Information. Thus, automating a
library is the process which restructures its functions and reinvents its services. By keeping a

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