An Introduction To Library Automation
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An Introduction to Library Automation
Azim Ali
B.A, Blis, M.A history, Mlis
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1. INTRODUCTION
In today’s technologically advanced world, where Library is a collection of books and other printed
everything appears to be at your disposal, libraries material. Automation refers to voluntary action. So
must also be close by. With modernization, we can define library automation as the process of
everything appears to be feasible in terms of automating task using a computer. It converts the
educational facilities. It is common for people to manual processes to digital ones. Alternatively, “it is
spend at least two to three hours in libraries learning the employment of machinery for collection,
about various topics from the variety of sources inserting, processing, storage and retrieval of data or
available there. Libraries need to be upgraded, and information with the help of machineries that called
this can be done with the aid of digitalization. For library automation.
example, can you imagine being able to access 1.2. Definition of library Automation Swihart
thousands of books or sources of knowledge on your Stanely S and Hefley Beryl F have defined the
mobile phone ? This is now possible with term library automation as “the processing of
Automation. Library automation helps library certain routine clerical function in the library
professional to provide fast delivery of service and with the assistance of computer or other
other information. mechanized or semi equipment”. It may also
1.1. Library Automation Concept defined as a process of mechanization of all
Ancient Greek defined Automation as “acting of housekeeping operation of a library which is
one’s own will.” repetitive in nature. The housekeeping
operation includes acquisition, cataloguing,
The term “automation” was first coined in 1936 by circulation, and other administration work.
D.S. Harder to refer the use of automatic machinery Note:- In case of library housekeeping operation, the
and control in mechanised production. computer is used for acquisition of books and other
However, the phrase has been in use for a while in reading materials, their classification, cataloguing and
libraries. In essence, library automation is a mix of serial control.
the phrases automation and library. Liber, the Latin According to encyclopaedic dictionary of library
word for book, is the origin of the word “library.” science automation is the technology concerned with
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the design and development of the process and system A. You save time for users and library staff.
that minimizes the necessity of human intervention in B. Able to process huge amounts of information.
their operation1. C. Helps manage library circulation.
According to Markers 1967 Library automation in the D. Fast information processing and its search.
broadest sense, the employment of machines for E. Impeccable service
library. F. Keep records up to date.
G. Provide users with modern basic IT services such
According to Salmon 1975 “library automation is the as OPAC and use of barcode technology
use of automatic and semi-automated library activities
as acquisition, cataloguing and circulation. 1.6. OPAC is the acronym of online public
Access Catalogue it is commonly used for the
From the above definition it is very clear as they
computerized catalogue. It replaces the print
indicates the use of computer in library to provide
card catalogue.
better service. An OPAC is a bibliographic database of library items
1.3. Basic requirement for library automation that was created to replace the card catalogue and
1. Infrastructure for instance a room with good enable user to do independent book and other material
collection of books as automation cannot take search. The Library staff and the public can usually
place outside the building. access it in computer within the library, or from home
2. secondly Finance and willingness of the staff and via the internet. OPACs offer a variety of search on
library committee. several indexes, integrate rich content. The catalogues
3. It required computer software and trained staff. which are available for searching online are known as
1.4. Concept related to Automation. OPAC. Such OPAC may be searched from a terminal
Open source software is computer software whose within the originating library.
source code is available under a licence that permits 1.7. Types of OPAC:
the user to study. A. First Generation OPAC:- has been derived from
A. Application programming interface (API) API is traditional catalogues or computerized circulation
the acronym for application programming system. They are also refer as the phase indexed.it
interface is a software bridge that enables demands exact matching between the search term
communication between two applications. and pre coordinate phrase
B. Free software free are those which provide user’s B. Second Generation OPAC:- originated from
freedom few examples are linux kernel, BSD, common bibliographic information retrieval
GNU Compiler collection and c library and many system. This Generation provides Key word
more. searching that is post coordinate searching
C. copylefted software. copy left is usually regarding together with phrase searching or pre-coordinate
to a license that granting certain freedom over subject heading.
copies. GNU GPL software that provide copyleft Conclusion
license. From the above we can say Automation of library
D. Proprietary software It is based on monopoly of helps in easy access of library material. One can
publisher by the copyright and intellectual search the book or any other material from home.
property law to exclude the recipient from freely User can get informed about the material available or
sharing. not in library.
E. freeware Is a type of proprietary software that is
released without charge to the public e.g Adobe References:-
Reader, free Studio. [1] Harinarayana, N.S. (1991). Concept of Library
Automation. Herald of Library Science, 30,
1.5. Purpose of library Automation. Automation 174-183.
in libraries improve
Jammu University has 25 Aided College Libraries. [2] Jain, S.L. (1987). Computerization of
Libraries must be automated so that students and Information work. IASLIC Bulletin, 32, 115-
faculty can use the library facilities efficiently. 121.
Automation doesn't just make librarians' jobs easier. [3] Kent, Allen (1997). Encyclopedia of Library
It also helps the library provide better services to and Information Science. New York: Marcel
students and faculty. It is also mandatory for all Dekkar. 19.
colleges undergoing NAAC accreditation/re- [4] Kimber, Richard.T. (1968). Automation in
accreditation. Here are some points that indicate the Libraries.
need for library computing:
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