Reviews : Helal, Ahmed H, and Weiss, Joachim W, eds, Increasing productivity through library automation. Essen Sympusium, 11-14 October 1982. Essen, Gesamthochschulbibliothek Essen, 1983. Publications of Essen University Library 5. 228pp. ISBN 3 922602 06 1. ISSN 0721 0469

1983 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-297
Author(s):  
Judith Butterworth
Keyword(s):  
Library Automation ◽  
University Library

scholarly journals Building the Capacity of Librarians through Collaboration

2014 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Maria G. N. Musoke ◽  
Ane Landoy
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Foreign Affairs ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
East African ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
University Library ◽  
Automation Project ◽  
The University

This chapter details the collaboration scenario of the University libraries of Makerere University in Uganda and the University of Bergen in Norway for over a decade. This chapter highlights the multiplier effect of the collaboration leading to new partners at the University of Juba in South Sudan, the East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) at Makerere and the Norwegian School of Librarianship. The new partners implemented the Juba University Library Automation Project (JULAP) funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. JULAP aimed to rebuild the Juba University Library closed due to 1985 war. The project includes library automation, training and sponsoring young Sudanese for a Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship at EASLIS. Staff training is conducted by EASLIS, while the practical component was handled by previously trained Makerere University Library staff. Activities, challenges faced and addressed, achievements and future plans of the project are outlined.

Perceived impact of automation on university library services by library personnel in South West, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692199208
Author(s):  
Florence Olabisi Ajani ◽  
Olayinka Buraimo
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
University Library ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
South West ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed at assessing the status of library automation, the impact of automation on library services and challenges university library is facing in maintaining automated system towards effective library services delivery. The population in this study consists of 697 library personnel in 9 university libraries in Southwest Nigeria. A structured questionnaire Appendix A ) was used for data collection. In all, 335 questionnaires were distributed but only 309 were found usable, which gave a response rate of 92.2%. Findings revealed that library automation in university libraries in South West Nigeria was partial. Library automation has a positive impact on library services. Lack of technical support from the vendor, lack of funding, attitude of library personnel and technophobia among were among the challenges faced.

The Application of RFID Technology in the University Library

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 3279-3283
Author(s):  
Lu Ning ◽  
Yan Li Xing
Keyword(s):  
Operating Frequency ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Software Update ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Safety Aspects ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University ◽  
At Home

This paper opens with an introduction of RFID technology and its application in libraries at home and abroad, discusses the advantages of RFID technology in the university library applications, and analyzes the problems of RFID technology in the university library applications from the aspects of technical standards, operating frequency, application costs, and management of the library automation system integrated and compatible hardware and software update service and safety aspects.

scholarly journals Adoption of Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) for the Automation of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Library, Katsina, Nigeria: Problems and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Nafi’u Maharazu ◽  
Suleiman Hamisu Malumfashi
Keyword(s):  
Modern Technology ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library System ◽  
University Library ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Information Technologists ◽  
Automation Project ◽  
The Impact

This study attempted to explore the gradual advancement of modern technology in libraries, it distinguished old and new innovations, creative efforts of librarians and information technologists through the various generations of automation revolution. The study also identify various components of the Integrated Library System (ILS) or Library Management System (LMS) which are used or being used in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) library as well as the services automated by the system. The study also identifies the exact reasons for adopting KOHA in UMYU library. It also explains the impact, challenges associated with the University library automation system. The study adopted quantitative approach as research paradigm; with survey as research methods. Questionnaires were the instrument used for data collection. The population of 42 library staff was used for the study. The data for the study were analyzed using tables and frequencies. From the findings of the study the two main services fully automated were the Circulation and Cataloguing, the library adopted the use of the KOHA ILS as it was a free open source and secondly for greater opportunities and innovation. However, retrospective conversion and Low Level of Literacy were the major challenges and a setback for the KOHA ILS implementation in the library understudy. The study recommended the need for the increase investment in the automation project to speed up the implementation of automation systems.

Library Staffs Perception on Library Automation in University Libraries: A Comparative Study in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Venkatesha . ◽  
P. Sarasvathy
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Staff Education ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
University Library ◽  
Training Requirement ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

The present study deals with an opinion of university library staff on library automation in selected university libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The study reveals that, staff education and qualification for library automation process and modules handling the library automation process is dealt. Explains the library staff’s training they have undergone in handling library automation software and to know that necessary training requirement for handling the modules in library automation software as well as improving the overall performance of library computerised services. The study further explains housekeeping activities for create a library database in the university library automation process.

scholarly journals Implementation of KOHA Integrated Library Management System in Wollega University Main Library, Nekemte, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
K Niranjana ◽  
Tolessa Desta ◽  
Vijaya Kumar Vijaya Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Data Migration ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
The World ◽  
Similar Kind

KOHA is widely used library automation software in the world and it has the provisions for all library operation. This paper appraised the implementation of Koha in Wollega University Library and went further to enumerate and discuss the challenges faced in the implementation of Koha and provided solutions to some of the challenges faced. This paper aims to elaborate the method of installation of koha, steps towards data migration from Excel to KOHA and upgrading process of KOHA version from 17.05 to 19.05.05. This is a descriptive paper of a case study conducted at Wollega University, Nekemte. The paper identifies several issues concerning data migration within a local scenario and elaborates how koha software installed and customised for university needs. The lesson learnt and the experience gained would stand to implement a similar kind of system at various places. Keywords: Library Automation, KOHA, Data Migration, Koha Customization

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