Multiple Libraries on a Single Platform:Success Story of University of Mysore

Library automation, though old topic needs an elaborative study, analysis and discussion. Majority of Indian Libraries create OPAC records and start automated circulation and do not go beyond by automating other housekeeping activities like acquisition, serials control and other modules. Few libraries take up this activity, however face many problems especially in choosing suitable Integrated Library Management System, following various standard protocols effectively, maintaining servers, getting funds for annual maintenance for getting third party service, etc. The success of library automation mainly depends upon the seriousness of librarians, support of managements, selection of suitable software, steps taken in maintenance, etc. There have been some attempts in developing 154 union catalogues such as that of INFLIBNET’s initiative covering Indian University Libraries. However such initiatives have not gone beyond discover services at the most ILL. This paper describes various aspects of library automation taking example of the successful automation of Library of University of Mysore, a model to follow by like minded libraries, especially the group of libraries under the same administrative umbrella to join their hands to use a single server using same ILMS for automating housekeeping activities beyond union catalogue

Management of Internet Resources on Library HomePage : A special reference to NAL library homepage

The library profession is now heavily involved in providing access to information through library websites and it is a challenge to design a website that has reliable content and a user interface that is easy and intuitive to those who use it. As user acceptance and usability are major issues in the design of library websites this paper gives a view of creation of a model library website with special reference to NAL libray website