System Requirement and Development of Open Source for Library Automation in Laos PDR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dodo Saythongdeth ◽  
Bhornchanit Leenaraj ◽  
Kitti Puritat
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
System Requirement

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.

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.

Library automation and use of open source software to maximize library effectivenss

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ngozi B. Ukachi ◽  
Victor N. Nwachukwu ◽  
Uloma D. Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Library Automation

Library Automation in First Grade Colleges Affiliated to University of Mysore: A Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
K. S. Chitra ◽  
Mallinath Kumbar
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
The Status ◽  
College Libraries ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present paperprovides the status of library automation of first gradecollege libraries affiliated to University of Mysore. A structured questionnaire was used as the tool to collect basic inputs from college libraries to understand the present status. A total of 160 colleges were taken up for the study in which 135(84.37%)colleges responded,15 first grade college libraries did not have librarians and 10 librarians did not respond.The findings of the study reveal that 60(63.83%)college libraries are using open source software E-Granthalaya and KOHA software for library automation. Out of 135 colleges,29 (30.85%) college libraries are fully automated, 65(69.15%) college libraries are partially automated and 41(28.90%) libraries are not automated. The librarians have to attend intensive training programs on deputation or have to become proficient on their own in automation in order to provide effective and efficient services to users.

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.

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 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.

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