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Library Automation

Notes Creates library map for easy location of items.
Provides user-friendly online help and reference manual.
Supports digital library environment and transformation of bibliographic data into
XML, XHTML and DCMES.
Supports both standalone and network architecture. Minimum requirement for server
machine is P IV processor and 256 MB RAM with Windows XP/2000 as OS and SQL
server as backend RDBMS. Client machine may be any P II machine with Windows
9x/2000/ME/XP or NT workstation.

Task Compare the features of any two library automation packages of Indian origin.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
11. 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.
12. KOHA is a sophisticated, internationalised library automation solution that addresses the
full spectrum of library activities.
13. Library Automation and Management Package (LAMP) is a freeware and available for
downloading from Internet.
14. Autolib is fully integrated multi-user software on Windows Environment, designed to
automate various activities of University Libraries, College Libraries, R&D Libraries,
Public Libraries and Special Libraries.
15. Web-centric architecture ensures use of any machine as client as it require the installation
of client-side software.

Case Study Serving the Users in a Multilingual Library “A Case
Study of Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India”

ndia is an exceptional multilingual country with diverse cultures; it has 28 states and
7 Union territories where 22 languages and 11 scripts are officially recognized. India
Iis world’s second largest populated country and it has 550 million people below the
age of 25 years which has created a huge demand for higher education. The 2011 Census
indicates that the literacy level in the country has gone up to 74.04% from 65.38 in 2001.
Current Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in India is 12.4% which is nearly half of what it is for
the developing countries. The approach for 12th Five Year Plan (2012–17) is planned for
inclusive growth and 100% adult literacy, increase in GER by 20% by March 2017.
Punjab is one of the most prosperous states which lie in the north of India. The Punjabi
language also known as Gurmukhi is the official language of Punjab. Key dialects of
Punjabi are Majhi, Doabi, Malwai, and Powadhi. The standard Punjabi dialect is Majhi and
standard written Punjabi is based on this dialect. In India only 2.73% of population speaks
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