What is Library Automation

7/30/2012

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•Library automation is the application of ICTs to library operations and services. The functions that may be automated are any or all of the following:
•acquisition, cataloging, public access
•(OPAC and WebPAC), indexing and
•abstracting, circulation, serials
•management, and reference.


BENEFITS OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION

  • Improve productivity / efficiency
  • Better use of information resources through improved access
  • Improved resources sharing through the virtual catalog or network
  • Facilitates inter library loan
  • Reduces duplication
  • Avoids duplication of cataloging effort

Optimized the use of human and other resources
Enhance the national and regional information infrastructure







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adief87 link
7/30/2012 02:28:38 pm

The technology is beneficial for all of us.

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susan link
8/1/2012 04:06:42 pm

it will help to the librarian also to the student.

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paola link
8/1/2012 04:16:53 pm

with this automation,
easier to find books and easier to access journals and some books online from home computer or elsewhere.


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joereline link
8/1/2012 04:20:06 pm

improved costumer service....

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shiella link
8/1/2012 04:22:10 pm

one of the benefits of automation in library is which helps keep the library's collection more streamlined and easier to find the right item.

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mary link
8/1/2012 05:42:46 pm

The automation of library collections also allows the library to be more flexible when it comes to any increases in demand.

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eddyl link
8/1/2012 05:44:13 pm

Automation is also a way of preparing the collection to become sustainable with the ever-increasing shift to a technology-based society, in terms of information dissemination, paired with the ever-decreasing amount of funding for libraries

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Crystal link
8/1/2012 05:45:56 pm

for me the library automation is very helpful in any library!
Period!!!

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paola link
8/1/2012 05:47:06 pm

your right ms. crystal

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kristine link
8/1/2012 05:47:49 pm

Automation will help libraries who begin to struggle and are forced to lay off staff.


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