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The document discusses technologies used at the National Library of Singapore and National Library of Scotland. It describes integrated library systems, online public access catalogs, and digital repositories that are used to manage collections and provide access to digital resources. It also mentions hardware, applications, databases, and tools for archiving digital content that allow the libraries to enhance services and meet user needs.

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IMD162

The document discusses technologies used at the National Library of Singapore and National Library of Scotland. It describes integrated library systems, online public access catalogs, and digital repositories that are used to manage collections and provide access to digital resources. It also mentions hardware, applications, databases, and tools for archiving digital content that allow the libraries to enhance services and meet user needs.

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UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY MARA CAMPUS SEGAMAT

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING, INFORMATICS AND MEDIA

COURSE:

INTRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY IN INFORMATION AGENCIES (IMD162)

TITLE OF GROUP PROJECT:

COMPARISON REGARDING ON THE USES OF TECHNOLOGIES IN THE LIBRARY (REDO)

GROUP :

CDIM110 (2E)

PREPARED BY :

NO. NAMES MATRIC NO.

1. MUHAMMAD HAKIM BIN HISHAM 2022896406

2. MUHAMMAD FAHIM BIN JOHARI 2022891076

3. MUHAMMAD BAQIR HAKIM BIN AHMAD ARIFIN 2022486282

4. AMMAR RAFIQ BIN ABDUL RAZAK 2022488452

PREPARED FOR :

SITI HAJAR BINTI BAHARIN

DATE SUBMISSION: 21 MAY2023


TECHNOLOGIES IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SINGAPORE

The National Library of Singapore (NLB) incorporates various information technologies to


enhance its services, facilitate access to resources, and meet the evolving needs of its
users. While specific technologies may vary over time as new advancements emerge, here
are some common technologies that can be found in a modern library like NLB

1.0.SOFTWARE

1.1.Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Operations at libraries including cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, and inventory


management are automated by these technologies. They offer effective management of
analogue and digital collections, making it simple for users to find and access content.

FIGURE 8

1.2. Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)


The NLB have digital repositories or platforms to store and provide access to digital
collections, including digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, and other archival
materials. These repositories ensure long-term preservation and enable users to access
digital resources remotely.

FIGURE 9

1.3. Digital Repositories


The NLB has digital repositories or platforms for archival assets, such as digitised books,
manuscripts, pictures, and other materials, to be stored and made accessible. These
repositories guarantee long-term preservation and permit users to remotely access digital
information.

2.0. HARDWARE

3.0. APPLICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES IN NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

The National Library of Singapore (NLS) uses a variety of technologies to improve its
services, increase access to information, and encourage user participation. These
technologies aid in the efficient administration of library resources and the delivery of a wide
range of services. The NLS employs the following major technologies:

4.0. SOFTWARE

4.1.ILS, or an Integrated Library System:

The NLS makes use of an ILS to streamline the cataloguing and circulation of its materials.
Library operations, such as catalogue searching, checkouts, returns, and holds, are
streamlined with the help of this technology.

4.2.Platforms for Digital Libraries:

Books, manuscripts, photos, and archival documents have all been digitised and made
available through the NLS's extensive digital library platform. Users are able to peruse digital
content from the library's collections thanks to these websites, which host a plethora of
useful services.

4.3.Catalogue and Search Engines for the Web:

Users are able to search and browse the library's contents with the use of online catalogue
and discovery tools. Improve your resource discovery and retrieval with the help of these
tools' sophisticated search features, filtering choices, and suggestions.
FIGURE 17

4.4.Databases and online resources

Academic journals, databases, e-books, and multimedia content are only some of the types
of electronic resources to which the NLS has subscribed. Through the library's digital
platforms, patrons have access to these materials, which broaden the field of knowledge and
bolster academic pursuits.

FIGURE 18

4.5.Archiving and preserving digital content:

The library makes use of digital archiving and preservation tools to guarantee the reliability
and continued availability of digital collections. Protecting and maintaining digital collections
requires the use of storage systems, metadata management, and migration procedures.

5.0. SOFTWARE

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