This document discusses library automation, which refers to using computers to automate typical library procedures like cataloging and circulation. The main purpose is to free up librarians' time so they can better spread knowledge and information. Computerization is part of library automation, using technology for administrative tasks, acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and more. Library automation aims to improve efficiency, access resources on other networks, and manage physical/financial resources. It has advantages like faster information searching and resource sharing, but also disadvantages like high costs and reliance on electricity.
2. Library automation - refers to
the use of computers to automate the
typical procedures of libraries such as
cataloging and circulation.
Automation - is a process of using
the machineries for easily working
and saving the human power and
time.
3. Main purpose of Library
Automation
to free the librarians and library
staff and to allow them to contribute
more meaningfully to spread of
knowledge and Information.
4. Library Computerization
Computerization - is the part of
library automation. At present use of the
computer technology for library keeping
operation such as administrative works
acquisition,cataloguing, circulation,
serial control, OPAC
5. Development of Library
Automation
1930s Punch card for circulation (IBM)
1950 Info & Docu. Center America
1961 Invention of IC by Rober Noyce
(Intel) and Jack
Kerby (Texas)
1961 KWIC H. P. Luhan IBM
6. 1966 MARC-I and in 1968 it was
converted in MARC-II by
Henriette Avram
1965 Indian Science Abstract: author index
by INSDOC
1970s Many library networks establish in
India
7. Need of LibraryAutomation
Information explosion
Availability of information in various
formats (Print, nonprint,graphical,
audio-visual etc.)
Different approaches and needs of
user
Limitation of library (time, space &
human power)
8. Duplication in house keeping operation
To well management and retrieval of
information
To search national and international
database
Impact of communication technology
Increasing numbers of users
9. Content of Library Automation
To Obtain increased operational
efficiencies
To improve the quality, speed and
effectiveness of services
To improve access the resources on other
networks and systems, including the Web
10. To improve the management of their
physical and financial resources
To facilitate wider dissemination of their
information products and services
Enable their participation in resource-
sharing library networks
11. Objectives of Library
Automation
Speedily disposal of library work
Establishment of a well storage & retrieval
system
Time and human power saving with
qualitative services
Suitability for library cooperation &
coordination development
12. Simplicity in library management to meet
the objectives
Proper use of human resources
Development of the new library services
Preparation of reports and correspondence
Suitability for resource sharing and
networking
Development of human resources
13. Special Features of
Library
Automation
It is an electronics based activity which is
carried out by human beings
It is helpful to providing library services
Standardization in library work
Accuracy in work
Speedily communication of information
Avoid duplication in the library work
14. Trained staff
Availability of information
It is a time saving system
User friendly system
Networking
15. Requirements for
LibraryAutomation
Adequate collection
Financial assistance
Hardware
Software
Trained staff
User training
Maintenance & development
16. Advantages of Library
Automation
Easily searching of information
Time saving
Speedily communication
Helpful in stock verification
Easily working with the help of automation
Helpful in resource sharing
It motivate to library staff
Development of human resource
17. Disadvantages of Library
Automation
It is long term and time consuming process
Financial expenses
Continuous staff training are required for it
Security problems
It is totally depended on the electricity
Costly maintenance
Untrained users