Automated library management system for public libraries in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldrin Padilla Obsanga ◽  
Ribert Roque Enierga
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Cascading Style Sheets ◽  
Hypertext Markup Language ◽  
Computerized System

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a computerized system that will increase the efficiency and supervision of library activities, thereby providing easy access to library usage for librarians and library users. Design/methodology/approach The researchers use the agile methodology to develop and implement the system. PHP, JavaScript, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets and SQL are the languages used to create the library management system. Findings The developed system received an overall rating of 4.42 with a descriptive rating of “Excellent.” Originality/value The automated library management system is a computerized system for the public libraries designed in the Philippine setting to make the library’s processes more efficient, reliable and portable especially in times of pandemics.

scholarly journals An Effective and Robust Computerized Library Management System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1647-1649 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Due Dates ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Smooth Flow ◽  
Efficient Access ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Time And Energy ◽  
Computerized System

Earlier Librarian needs to keep the track of books manually which consumes more time. With the advancement of new technology, Library Management System which aims in developing a computerized system that manages and stores the books information electronically. In this paper we provide an efficient access over library system application that was developed through ServiceNow platform. In ServiceNow platform we can easily develop the applications and automate the things in very less time.[1]The main purpose of this paper is to provide an easy access to library. And also to provide the details of library books, issue of books and notify the user about due dates of book being issued. This application helps the user to access the information of the books which saves time and energy. Errors are also avoided by allowing the system to keep the track of information such as issue date, due date to return the book by sending notifications to the user. In this application we have used the concepts like Form Designer,Service portal, Client Scripts, Notifications, Events and Scheduled scripts.[2]Thus, this application reduce manual work to a great extent and allows smooth flow of library activities.

Delivering a shared library management system for Wales

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 385-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Wyn Owen
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Library Management ◽  
First Case ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose A case study of the Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum (WHELF) project to procure and implement a shared library management system (LMS) for all universities in Wales, together with the National Health Service Libraries in Wales and the National Library of Wales. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore the drivers to this collaboration, outline the benefits achieved and the framework to realise further benefits. Design/methodology/approach Case study review of the process, together with a review of literature on consortia and LMSs. Findings WHELF has developed into a more mature consortium through procuring and implementing a shared LMS. The process has delivered tangible benefits and is driving more work to realise further benefits. Research limitations/implications As the WHELF Shared LMS project is only nearing the end of the implementation phase, many of the anticipated operational benefits cannot be reported. Practical implications Useful case study for other consortia or potential consortia. Originality/value WHELF is in vanguard of consortia developments in the UK, and this is the first case study of the project.

scholarly journals PROFICIENT AUTOMATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(PALMS): A NEW MODEL FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF PAKISTAN.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-522
Author(s):  
Naveed eSehar ◽  
◽  
Humera Tariq ◽  
SM AqilBurney ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
New Model ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Management System

Greenstone Digital Library Management System – a functional review based on selected criteria

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Ramesh Parichi ◽  
Faizul Nisha
Keyword(s):  
Digital Library ◽  
Management System ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Local Newspapers ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Metadata Standards ◽  
Secondary Information

Purpose – This paper aims to provide a functional review of Greenstone based on selected criteria, viz., user friendliness, administration, customization, international metadata standards and interoperability, search and browse capabilities, security aspects, statistical reports, unique features and limitations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is solely based on secondary information collected from different sources like books, articles from national and international journal articles, reports of various organizations and local newspapers as well as the resources available in various websites. Findings – It was observed that the Greenstone on Windows is less robust than the other operating systems such as Linux. It was reported that during the collection building process of some documents, the system hangs and the user has to turn off the browsers and the interfaces, and no alternate method is available to restore normalcy. The software has been reviewed on selected criteria, and it is suggested to use Greenstone Digital Library Management System (DLMS) system as the most suitable and convenient for installation, uploading of documents and usage for small- and medium-type organizations. Practical implications – This paper would be of great help for library professionals to learn about diverse features available in the software and in selecting the best DLMS. Originality/value – The Greenstone DLMS is functionally reviewed and analysed based on selected broad criteria, viz., user friendliness, administration, customization, international metadata standards and interoperability, search and browse capabilities, security aspects and statistical functions.

Inventory of a library collection using Android application

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 856-868
Author(s):  
Danijela Boberic Krsticev ◽  
Danijela Tešendic ◽  
Binay Kumar Verma
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Management System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Library Management ◽  
New Information ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
The Status ◽  
Call Number ◽  
Novi Sad

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the possibilities of using a mobile application in the process of conducting an inventory of library collection and present an application for the same. The application scans barcode labels on books and retrieves data about those books. Data regarding the status and call number of each book can be changed using this application. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a case study of developing an application for the Android platform, and this application is part of the BISIS library management system. Findings By analysing the procedure of conducting an inventory in the library of the Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, it is concluded that this procedure is tedious and can be simplified. To make this procedure more efficient, a mobile application enabling search and update of bibliographic records has been developed. That application communicates with the BISIS library management system using a specially designed service. Practical implications By introducing this application at the libraries, the process of inventory of a library collection can be simplified, the time needed for the inventory will be shorter and the inventory will require less physical effort. Originality/value The application is designed to help librarians during the process of inventory of library collections. During this process, librarians have to check status of every item on the shelves and to update catalogue with new information. This application enables mobility of librarians and updates information about items during checking the shelves.

Migrating to a shared Library Management System: evaluation from the perspective of librarians and lessons learned

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Kouis ◽  
Konstantinos Kyprianos ◽  
Foteini Efthymiou ◽  
Alexandros Koulouris ◽  
Antonia Karabela
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Training Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Support Team ◽  
Central Support ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to investigate certain aspects, problems and benefits from the migration to a shared Library Management System (LMS).Design/methodology/approachA review of the literature and a quantitative survey was conducted, based on a structured questionnaire, with a response rate of 44.7%.FindingsAmong the crucial issues that should be taken seriously into consideration when transiting into a new and shared LMS, are the audit of the data quality before migration, the employees' training design and the composition of the LMS central support team. The benefits of a shared LMS are mainly effectiveness in terms of libraries' budgets and time for the employees' day-to-day work.Originality/valueThe survey presented in this article evaluates the merits of a shared LMS and contributes innovative aspects to the existing bibliography by investigating issues and problems that arose during the transition. This way, the professionals involved in similar initiatives will benefit by avoiding possible mistakes and drawbacks when implementing such a project.

Resolving multiple copies problem in unique-titles from biblio-records available through KOHA library management system

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Preeti Mulay ◽  
Sangeeta Paliwal ◽  
Venkatesh Iyengar ◽  
Samaya Pillai ◽  
Ashwini Rao
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Management System ◽  
Data Redundancy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Management ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Print Books ◽  
Multiple Copies ◽  
The University

Purpose Advancements in open source, free integrated library management system (LMS) for cataloging, circulation, flexible reporting and automated library services especially in academic communities has gained extreme importance. The purpose of this study is to provide solution to a distinct problem about automatic generation of multiple copies for unique titles leading to title mismatch and duplication in biblio-records related to university collection of books. The aim of this paper is to provide solution to generate the unique titles report in any large size university library using KOHA, without loss of accession history or empirical data. This paper also demonstrates the smooth transition from one library software to KOHA. Design/methodology/approach The case university is considered here as a giant entity having huge collection of reading material, along with multiple institutes affiliations. The study demonstrates a step-by-step trial-and-error method involving several iterations detecting root cause, implementing corrective actions and finally resolving the problem of data redundancy and duplication of records. Currently, KOHA’s user manual does not provide any solution to this problem. The authors believe that this paper will enable various practitioners of KOHA-LMS toward understanding and appreciating the quality of library information/records being managed in delivering quality services to all its users and stakeholders. The methodology used in this work is KOHA’s open access platform, and the existing LMS, for generating unique titles report. The Microsoft’s Excel format, pivot table approach, Libsuite software, SQL queries for KOHA, databases, cloud-based system platform, etc. approaches are used to successfully achieve the unique title report of print books in the university library. Findings This paper provides the solution about how to generate a complete and correct unique title report for all print books of the university. The preventive measures related to generation of unique titles when influx of new books or adding new institute(s) under the university are required. Research limitations/implications The focus of the work discussed here is limited to generating correct report of unique titles using KOHA related to only print books of a university having multiple institutes affiliated to it. Practical implications This paper gives a constructive solution for generation of the unique titles report using KOHA, practically useful for any university or to the institute who wish to use KOHA, one of the open source software used worldwide for libraries. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study how to generate unique titles report related to print books of the university library. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there exists no such case study from available knowledge base/literature on the topic of interest and particularly focusing on the multiple copies data redundancy problem of KOHA-LMS.

scholarly journals Implementation of database using python flask framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 24894-24899
Author(s):  
Nidhi Chauhan ◽  
Mandeep Singh ◽  
Ayushi Verma ◽  
Aashwaath Parasher ◽  
Gaurav Budhiraja
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Database Management System ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Web Framework ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
Separate System ◽  
Transport Management

This paper is aimed at development of a college database management system that can be used in any educational institution. Python flask framework is used to implement this application, that can be accessed throughout the institution or by any specific department of the institution. This system offers different features to the students and the members of the staff which includes attendance and marks  of the students that can be accessed by both student and staff but can be only updated by staff of particular department . Students as well as staffs have separate logins that can be accessed by them easily . The system  also includes a library management system which works in real time,a micro transport management system and a training and placement management system.Library management system keeps track of the books issued and also calculates the fine generated for delay in book returning and transport system maintains the record of each student i.e bus number ,route of that bus etc . A separate system for analysing the placement record of the college is also present . This system is developed  to maintain and facilitate easy access to information to every member associated with this system. For this the users must be registered with the system after which they can access their accounts as well as modify data as per the permissions given to them. Python flask framework is the technology that we have used to develop the college management system. Flask is a web framework written in python. It can be classified into microframework because it does not require any particular tolls or libraries. However flask supports extension that can add application features . For frontend we have used HTML,CSS and javascript whereas for backend we have used python flask and mysql.This system  helps college and universities to save time , money and resources. 

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