Study on Different Types of Software In Library and Their Evaluation

Examining the Requirement of Software Evaluation in Library Automation

Abstract

Ithas become a necessity than anything else. Many networks are now emerging inIndia. For participation and also the effective utilisation of networkresources, it is necessary for the participating members to automate theirlibraries. Although required hardware for library automation is now availableat a reasonable cost; software packages are however not easily available.Before introducing automation, a comprehensive evaluation of the libraryrequirements, software features needed, and capabilities of the hardware forimplementing the software has to be made.