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Library Automation

Notes 3.5 Keywords

Commissioning: Commissioning is the process of planning, documenting, scheduling, testing,
adjusting, verifying, and training, to provide a facility that operates as a fully functional system
per the Owner’s Project Requirements.
Digital Media: Digital media is a form of electronic media where data are stored in digital (as
opposed to analog) form.
Electronic Data Interchange: Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a document standard which
when implemented acts as common interface between two or more computer applications in
terms of understanding the document transmitted.
Hardware: The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic
system.
Library Management Software: It is an enterprise resource planning system for a library, used
to track items owned, orders made, bills paid, and patrons who have borrowed.

Management Information System: A management information system (MIS) provides
information that organizations require to manage themselves efficiently and effectively.
Online Public Access Catalogue: An online public access catalogue is an online database of
materials held by a library or group of libraries.
Software: Organized information in the form of operating systems, utilities, programs, and
applications that enable computers to work.
System Software: System software is a program that manages and supports the computer
resources and operations of a computer system while it executes various tasks such as processing
data and information, controlling hardware components, and allowing users to use application
software.

Training: Organized activity aimed at imparting information and/or instructions to improve
the recipient’s performance or to help him or her attain a required level of knowledge or skill.
Troubleshooting: It is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or
processes.

3.6 Review Questions

1. Discuss the development of Library Automation Software.
2. What are the general functions of Library Automation Software?

3. Explain the commissioning of library automation package.
4. Describe the features of general system requirements.
5. What are the minimum essential features of functional units or modules of any modern
LMS?
6. Highlight the current position of LMS available in India.
7. Discuss any two library automation packages of foreign origin.

8. Discuss any two library automation packages developed over foreign software.
9. Explain any three library automation packages of Indian origin.

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