Public library staff’s perceived value and satisfaction of an open source library system

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Albee ◽  
Hsin-liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Library Staff

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine public library staff attitudes towards an open-source library automation system in the state of Indiana. The researchers were interested in understanding the library staff’s perceptions of the value of the system in performing their job duties and improving library services. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers travelled to nine public libraries every three months to survey library staff from January to December 2010. The participants completed the surveys at the libraries and were given the option to remain anonymous. The survey consisted of six questions regarding the use of the Evergreen system for work processes and basic demographic information of the staff. There were a total of 323 survey respondents. Of the 323 respondents, 57 (17.65 per cent) used the Evergreen system in their daily work routines at the library. Findings – The primary benefits reported were: ability to check the availability of library materials at other Evergreen libraries via the shared catalogue, the Evergreen system provided more functionality than their previous library automation systems and the ability to reserve materials for patrons. Research limitations/implications – This was a convenience sample. All survey participants provided their responses voluntarily during the 12-month study period. A more comprehensive sampling procedure should be considered in the future. Originality/value – The study indicated the need for improvements in the Evergreen Indiana system. Those improvements were also relevant to other open-source integrated library systems.

Towards a new library system

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarmo Saarti ◽  
Sinikka Luokkanen ◽  
Ari Ahlqvist ◽  
Lassi Lager
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Library System ◽  
Automation Systems

Purpose – Finnish libraries are using different integrated library systems. Higher education libraries funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture are using the same ILS in three different installations on the same hardware. Special and public libraries are using several different systems. Many of these library systems are reaching their end-of-life phase. During the spring and summer of 2011 all the Finnish library sectors together with the National Library of Finland formed a joint committee in order to assess the feasibility of a library system entirety, possibly an open source solution that would suit the needs of all the different types of libraries. The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse the planning for the acquisition of a new library system initiated in year 2012; the concept is to try to establish a joint system with common databases for all the libraries in all sectors willing to collaborate in this effort. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the evolution of the Finnish library systems and evaluates the methods used in the planning of the new library automation system. Findings – The broad model of group working was useful in policy making and committing the libraries to the joint project. Using social web-technologies were efficient in project communication and marketing. This type of semi-professional planning was not able to produce accurate specification for programming thus a need for follow-up project became evident. Research limitations/implications – The paper is based on Finnish experiences. Social implications – The paper presents a case about the usage of group working in the planning of a library automation system with an evaluation of the possibilities and restraints on this type of approach. Originality/value – The paper provides an analysis on the usability of broad group working type of approach to the policy making and planning of library automation systems.

UHF RFID proof of concept (POC) with open-source ILS at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Libraries

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
JingHuey Khor ◽  
Widad Ismail ◽  
Mohd Nasir Md Rashid ◽  
A. Akla Wan Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Qayum Omar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Management System ◽  
Data Management System ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Uhf Rfid ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Detection Technologies

Purpose – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) uses different detection technologies and integrated library systems (ILS) at its four libraries located at different sites. Hence, ubiquitous data management system is required in the four libraries to enable real-time data sharing and tracking among the libraries. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Proof of concept is used to verify the performance of integration between different detection technologies including barcode, high frequency (HF) and ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) as well as Integrated Library Management Utility (ILMU) and Koha ILSs. Five pilot tests are performed to investigate the speed of the borrowing and returning transactions, the efficiency of security gate to detect non-borrowed items, and the reliability of the ubiquitous data management system. Findings – The HF RFID technology and the proprietary library system have been used in many libraries. The current study proves that the integration of the UHF RFID technology and the Koha open-source ILS, which is named as Total Open-Source Library Automation Solution, can be a novel solution and can serve as a guide for other libraries. Originality/value – In the current phase of library data management system, it is common to integrate various technologies in improving the efficiency of the library system. But, the combination of Koha with UHF RFID into a single ILS for intra-library automation system has not been proven. This shows the importance of the proposed proven proof of concept that proves such integration is suitable to be implemented at USM libraries and other libraries.

Public libraries and public primary school literacy: a Kenyan case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 689-701
Author(s):  
Peter Mose
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
School Type ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Teachers And Parents

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain how public libraries have been instrumental in early child school literacy teaching and learning. Most African public schools do not usually afford enough core textbooks and supplementary readers.Design/methodology/approachThis was a qualitative case study in Western Kenya amongst public library staff members, public primary school teachers and parents of library children clients. The following questions were addressed: What is the book situation in public primary schools in the study site? What school-type literacy-related services are offered by the sampled public library? and What are library staff members’, teachers’ and parents’ feelings about the public library services offered? Observations, interviews and document studies were used to collect data. Data were analysed thematically.FindingsPublic schools do not have enough core textbooks and the situation is worse for supplementary readers; the public library branch studied offers critical school-type literacies to school children both at the library building as well as at public schools registered with it; and library staff members, teachers, and parents express positive feelings about the services offered.Research limitations/implicationsThis was a case study whose findings might not apply to the larger situation and the study did not confirm actual literacy benefits of the library services amongst school children by, for instance, conducting literacy tests. The findings are, however, an index to the possible situation in the macro context.Practical implicationsThe relevant stakeholders should find ways of co-opting public libraries as associates of public schools in literacy teaching. This relationship is not straight forward in Kenya.Originality/valueThe findings reported are from original research.

Library automation with cloud based ILMS Librarika: case study of Central University of South Bihar

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Yuvaraj
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Evaluative Study ◽  
Data Ownership ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to carry out an evaluative study of the cloud-based integrated library management solution (ILMS): Librarika. Design/methodology/approach An evaluation checklist was designed from the review of existing ILMSs as well as literature review. The checklist was distributed to the library staff of the Central University of South Bihar. Findings Librarika was found to be comparable with existing open-source ILMSs but lacked transparency of data. Librarika had all the features of the commonly available open-source ILMSs, like KOHA. However, respondents pointed out that Librarika had a better circulation module and online public access catalogue (OPAC) features compared to other ILMSs. Concerns over data ownership, migration and portability in the cloud were considered as the major bottlenecks in its adoption. Practical implications The study will help other libraries in decision-making who are considering Librarika for their ILMSs. Originality/value Till date, no evaluative study has been carried out on any cloud-based ILMS.

Open Source Software solutions in Indian libraries

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anilkumar Hanumappa ◽  
Mallikarjun Dora ◽  
Viral Navik
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the Open Source Software (OSS) market relevant to Indian libraries and more specifically, to review the existing library automation, i.e. Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and Digital Library (DL) software solutions. Design/methodology/approach – Survey method was adopted to collect data for this study and the sample population for this study included 356 library professionals. Findings – The study findings indicate presence of OSS like Koha and NewGenLib in the ILMS category and Dspace, Eprints and Greenstone in the DL software category in India. The study also indicates that there is considerable interest among Indian libraries to adopt or migrate to OSS. Research limitations/implications – The sample included largely, more than 80 percent, responses from the academic library segment and hence the results and analysis maybe more skewed to the academic library segment. However the implications of this study could be extended to other type of libraries and facilitate library professionals to make software choices with respect to library automation. Originality/value – In addition to exploring the opportunities of OSS implementation in Indian libraries, the study includes issues related to migration, implementation, budget, training, etc. The study would have value for library professionals and OSS vendors to understand the Indian library market in the context of OSS.

scholarly journals Automation Based Library Management in Depok Public Library In The Context of Ritual Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Rafiqa Maulidia ◽  
Laksmi Laksmi
Keyword(s):  
Public Library ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Ritual Performance ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Working Performance

Library management using manual system is no longer adequate to handle the workload in the library routines, librarians must use application of library automation. To provide a good working performance, librarians use strategy, competences and certain habits, which are referred to as a ritual performance. The performance of the ritual is the demonstration of competence spontaneously by individuals in dealing with individuals, groups and organizations, which contains elements of personal ritual, the work ritual, social ritual, and organization ritual. The research focuses in the automation based library management in the context of the performance of the ritual. This study used a qualitative approach with case study method. The findings suggest that the personal ritual shows the personal habits of librarians to do their tasks, ritual librarian's work show responsibility towards their duties, social rituals strengthen the emotional connection between librarians and leaders, as well as ritual organizations suggest the involvement of librarians in giving their contribution in decision making. Conclusions of this study shows that the performance of rituals librarian at Depok Public Library gives librarians the skills to implement automation systems in the library management, and reflect the values of responsibility, mutual trust, and mutual respect. 

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI OTOMASI LAYANAN PERPUSTAKAAN DENGAN SLIMS (Senayan Library Automation System) DI PERPUSTAKAAN UNDIKSHA

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadek Surya Mahedy
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Web Site ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Automation

Perpustakaan sebagai pemberi layanan kepada pemakai atau pengunjung memerlukan metode-metode pelayanan yang bersifat cepat, mudah dan efisien. Layanan perpustakaan yang masih bersifat manual menimbulkan berbagai kendala dalam pemberian layanan seperti layanan bersifat lambat, sulitnya pencarian koleksi dan kurang akuratnya data yang diarsip. Kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komputer menawarkan peluang sangat besar untuk menunjang kelancaran tugas-tugas di berbagai bidang kehidupan termasuk di dalamnya bidang perpustakaan. Perpustakaan sebagai institusi pengelola informasi merupakan salah satu bidang penerapan teknologi informasi yang berkembang dengan pesat. Salah satu fitur yang dapat dikembangkan dalam bidang perpustakaan adalah pengembangan perpus  takaan digital berbasis web. Pemanfaatan web site memberi kemudahan akan akses informasi yang lebih cepat baik dari dalam maupun dari luar perpustakaan. Artikel ini merekomendasikan sebuah perangkat lunak perpustakaan digital berbasis open source yang diharapkan menjadi alternatif pemberian layanan untuk mengatasi kendala-kendala dalam akses informasi di perpustakaan, proses pelayanan perpustakaan, dan pengarsipan data yang dilakukan secara manual. Sistem ini penggunaannya mudah, data yang disimpan akurat dan mudah dimutakhirkan, serta informasi data anggota dan koleksi perpustakaan dapat diakses kapan saja diperlukan melalui internet. Sistem ini dibangun dengan model website menggunakan script PHP dan database menggunakan My SQL.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN SISTEM OTOMASI DI PERPUSTAKAAN FAKULTAS ADAB DAN HUMANIORA UIN ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-67
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azwar
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Management System ◽  
Automation System ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
Free Open Source

The current information era encourages each organization to implement technology for various of easiness. The library as one of professional institutions develops automation system as form of the technology implementation. Senayan Library Management System or SLiMS is one of Free Open Source Softwares (FOSS) based web and used to build automation system in the library. Various service activities in the library can be implemented by using SLiMS. Library of Adab and Humaniora Faculty of UIN Alauddin, Makassar makes effort to implement the library automation system. This research wishes knowing more the automation system implementation, what service activities which have implemented and haven`t yet in automation system implementation, and the obstacles faced by Library of Adab and Humaniora Faculty of UIN Alauddin in automation system implementation.

scholarly journals Library Automation System of Academic Libraries: A Multicultural Paradigm

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Benhur Abdulaup Asid
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Level Of Significance

This research was conceived to create a picture of the Library Automation System of Academic Libraries in Zamboanga City. The study was premised on null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative research design employing descriptive survey method was used. In the selection of respondents, the systematic random sampling was also employed and the five (5) point likert-type questionnaire-checklist was utilized. The findings revealed that the extent of library automation system in terms of: Administration and Staffing: Facilities, and Services of the (3) three Higher Education Institutions (HEls) involved was found that it is moderately implemented. However, HEIs from public institution showed undesirable results in some areas compared to HEIs from private institution, where the library automation system has been helpful in facilitating loaning services in a multicultural level of clientele. The significant differences among institutions do exist in the library services offered showing that the respondents have their own library services needed to satisfy their needs. It also shows that Academic Libraries are for technological advancement using different library automation systems for different reasons to facilitate library transactions. However, the posited null hypothesis is accepted where all average responses are from 3.40 to 4.19 criteria, implying that whatever ethnic profile respondents belong (multicultural clientele), their responses were similar and were rated within the satisfactory criteria. Therefore, multicultural clientele is not a factor of having poor utilization in the transformation of library services using the Library Automation System. Based on the findings, the full implementation of the library automation system, upgrading of library technology tools and e-resources, creating a functional and interactive library web page, and designing innovative library programs using social media tools to support the educational system with diverse clientele were recommended. 

scholarly journals Library Automation Systems Integration (Case: ELIB and SLiMS)

INSIST ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meizano Ardhi Muhammad ◽  
Mardiana Mardiana
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Systems Integration ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Integration System ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Made In

Abstract—The Library automation system help reduce much work need to be done by doing monotonous routine jobs with the help of technologies such as Barcode and RFID. Unila Library as the pioneer of RFID technology implementation in Lampung province face challenge in migration. Unila Library used SLiMS Library Automation System to manage collections, which use mainly barcode to identify collection. RFID uses allow collections to be scanned in gate and warn librarian. Unfortunately, SLiMS doesn't support SIP2 protocol which is needed by RFID devices (gate, kiosk) to function properly. Therefore, a solution must be made to address the migration of data and support SIP2 protocol. ELIB is a library automation software which support SIP2 protocol. So, library automation systems integration which synchronize both database in ELIB and SLiMS to keep up to date data and allow support for SIP2 protocol must be made in the form of middleware. Some of difficulties arise in integration was the development of both library automation systems which require fine tuning everytime update occurs and both systems in active use. Benchmarking is done to find anomaly and disreparancies of data. And, because the integration system is build as middleware, it remain flexible and open to future development. It can be concluded, Library automation systems integration require vigilance and keen observations into minuscule level especially because both systems are so different.Keywords— library, RFID, ELIB, SLIMS, SIP2, middleware

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