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LIB 001 2ND SEMESTER

LECTURE NOTE 1
LIBRARY AUTOMATION
INTRODUCTION

Information Technology has been a major factor causing changes in


this present information explosion age. It enhances communication,
information utilization and retrieval. Thus Libraries and information
centers have embraced the new trend in Information Technology, most
profoundly than many other fields. Hence, the impact of library
automation in redefining basic library functions and services cannot be
overemphasized.

Library Automation has transformed the convectional traditional


library structure into new institutional entity such that the internet has
become a standard equipment in most libraries in conducting library
routines, operations and services.
LIBRARY AUTOMATION

Library automation can be defined as the application of computers and ICTs to


perform regular housekeeping activities/routines such as selection, acquisition,
cataloguing, classification, circulation, storage, preservation and conservation of
library resources for effective and efficient library service delivery.

Library automation involves the computerization of library routine/tasks formerly


performed by human beings. The aim is to make library services more robust,
effective and efficient. Library automation makes library service delivery to be
more efficient than manual services.
BRIEF HISTORY OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION

Library Automation started with the use of punched cards in 1880 by Hollerith. It
was used to tabulate the US census data. The library at the University of Texas used
punched cards in 1936 for circulation control. Library of congress used Unit record
machines for the production of catalogues in 1950. Thus, many libraries in US
follow the system in automating their operations.

The 2nd era was in 1960’s with the advent of computers, notable ventures were
MEDLARS and MARC.

In recent time, library automation has undergone transformation that reflects


changing definitions of library service in general & access to resources in
particular.
LIBRARY ROUTINES

Library routines are tasks, operations or


activities performed in the library to ensure
the smooth running of the library, aimed at
delivering effective and efficient library
service.
LIBRARY SOFTWARE

Is a set of programming instruction specifically designed


to perform library tasks, routines and service.

Examples of Library software


 TINLIB
 KOHA – ILS LIBERO
 Lib – portal MODERATOR
 Librarian OPALS
 All my books
 LIBSYS
ADVANTAGES OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION
 Labour saving : No duplication of efforts
 Cost effective
 Efficiency in speed and operation: Library services such as
ordering, circulation are faster and more efficient.
 Errors easily detected for correction
 Ease and accuracy in data handling
 Retrieval rate for record Is faster
 Selective dissemination of information (SDI) and other current
awareness information can be done faster.
LIBRARY NETWORKING

A library network can be described as a


group of libraries coming together with
some agreement of understanding to
share resources with the view to satisfying
the information needs of their client.
ADVANTAGES OF LIBRARY NETWORK
* Promotes and support standards in its operation

* Improves the efficiency of house-keeping operations

* Exchange of vital information

* Helps to generate new trends in order to improve the


efficiency and sustainability of the existing ones – in
resource sharing
TYPES OF NETWORKING
 PAN – Personal Area Network
 Campus network
 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
 Global Area Network (GAN)
 Wide Area Network (WAN)
 LAN (Local Area Network)
LAND AREA NETWORK (LAN) is a collection of computers
connected together to store resources, information and devices
in a limited geographical area which may be a group of schools
or offices

WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) cover wide geographical


locations within a city, province/country or entire world
Network can be used for fax messages, emails sharing of
resources, video conferencing

Internet refer to a global or international


conglomeration of interconnected computer networking
serving users world wide

It is a network of computer networks, connecting


smaller networks which can be Scientific, commercial,
military and government networks

It is a vast repository of data for educational institutions and


government agencies.
ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE – OPAC

It is the electronic version of the library catalogue. it is an electronic


bibliographic database of all library resources such as books,
periodicals, manuscripts etc.. It has its origin from the traditional card
catalogue . It has many access points in which a particular information
can be the title, Author, subject ISBN, ISSN – search of advance
search.

The advance search enables you to use Boolean operators such as


AND, OR, NOT to search. OPAC has an ease over print catalogue in
that the services is available 24hrs as long as the server housing the
OPAC can be accessed anywhere in the world and operates in an
internet environment
Examples – Library of Congress Online Catalogue has over
162 million information resources and electronic resources.

It has record which can be used either by key word or browse


through authors’ name.

Thus, The Technical University Library subscribes to KOHA


Library management software. The OPAC can be accessed on
this link: opac.tech-u.edu.ng.
ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE CATALOGUES

 Indicates whether a book is available in the library or not

 Specifies list of books by a particular author available in the library

 Show what books are available on a particular subject

 Allows a patron to find a book with ease if the author, title or subject is

known

 Indicate the total collection of a library

 It helps the library in selecting relevant books

 The library catalogue assist patrons to find the location of a book in the

library.

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