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.

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.

scholarly journals Dampak Perubahan Sistem Otomasi Slims Ke Inlislite Di Perpustakaan SMK Negeri 9 Bandung

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Rosiana Nurwa Indah ◽  
Rifqy Zaenai Achmad Syam ◽  
Uul Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
School Library ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Library System ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis research was conducted to determine the impact of changes to the Slims to Inlislite system at the SMK Negeri 9 Bandung Library. The research method that researchers use is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used by researchers for research are observation and interviews. Descriptive data analysis method, with data analysis technique in the form of data reduction. Presentation of data, drawing conclusions, and verification. . The results of research that have been researchers show that the impact of the Change in the Slims to Inlite Automation System at the SMKN 9 Bandung Library, has an impact on convenience for librarians. In Inlislite there is also a feature that provides information regarding borrowing data, such as sanctions or fines and delays in returning books which are only confirmed by scanning a barcode. So that it can overcome the queues of visitors and can also save time and effort for librarians in their work.Key words: Automation impact; Slims; integrated library system (Inlislite); School library ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak dari perubahan sistem Slims ke Inlislite di Perpustakaan SMK Negeri 9 Bandung. Metode penelitian yang peneliti gunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan peneliti untuk penelitian yaitu observasi dan wawancara. Metode analisis data deskriptif, dengan teknik analisis data berupa reduksi data. Penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan, dan verifikasi. . Hasil penelitian yang telah peneliti menunjukan bahwa dampak Perubahan Sistem Otomasi Slims Ke Inlislite Di Perpustakaan Smkn 9 Bandung, memberi dampak kemudahan bagi pustakawan. Di Inlislite juga terdapat fitur yang memberikan informasi  data peminjaman mengenai seperti misalnya sanksi atau denda dan keterlambatan waktu pengembalian buku yang hanya dikakukan dengan scan barcode. Sehingga dapat mengatasi antrean pemustaka dan juga dapat menghemat waktu dan tenaga pustakawan dalam pekrjaannya.Kata kunci: dampak otomasi; slims; integrated library system (inlislite); perpustakaan sekolah

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.

scholarly journals IRBIS64 to support user e-cards - integration potentials

2016 ◽  
pp. 126-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Timoshenko
Keyword(s):  
Library Automation ◽  
Library System ◽  
Rfid Systems ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Card System ◽  
Automation Project ◽  
Standard Library

IRBIS64 potential for integration with various identification systems based on user cards of different types and providers is revealed. Specifications of various RFID-cards are analyzed for their inclusion into standard library RFID-systems. Prospects for integrating IRBIS LAS with Master-Card system are examined. The author emphasizes that support of digital user cards in non-library system would enable to find appropriate solution for practically every integrated library automation project.

The Need for a Component-Based Approach to Automation Systems for Agile Manufacturing

Volume 2 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szer Ming Lee ◽  
Min Huey Ong ◽  
Robert Harrison ◽  
Andrew A. West
Keyword(s):  
Agile Manufacturing ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Automotive Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Automotive Production ◽  
The Impact

Manufacturing enterprises are facing new challenges caused by unprecedented changes due to volatile market demands. Such changes have direct impact to the design, implementation and operation of automation systems in the domain of automotive production. An in-depth study in the activities of building and operating automation systems in the domain of automation manufacturing has revealed weaknesses in current practices and in particular an inability to cope effectively with production changes. It is envisaged that a component-based approach will enable an automation system to be designed, implemented and modified quickly and effectively, thereby increasing the agility, responsiveness and changeability of the system. This paper investigates the impact of market demands on the lifecycle of automation systems in the automotive manufacturing and proposes a novel component-based approach suitable for automation system design and implementation.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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