scholarly journals Library Automation System of Academic Libraries: A Multicultural Paradigm

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Benhur Abdulaup Asid
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Level Of Significance

This research was conceived to create a picture of the Library Automation System of Academic Libraries in Zamboanga City. The study was premised on null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative research design employing descriptive survey method was used. In the selection of respondents, the systematic random sampling was also employed and the five (5) point likert-type questionnaire-checklist was utilized. The findings revealed that the extent of library automation system in terms of: Administration and Staffing: Facilities, and Services of the (3) three Higher Education Institutions (HEls) involved was found that it is moderately implemented. However, HEIs from public institution showed undesirable results in some areas compared to HEIs from private institution, where the library automation system has been helpful in facilitating loaning services in a multicultural level of clientele. The significant differences among institutions do exist in the library services offered showing that the respondents have their own library services needed to satisfy their needs. It also shows that Academic Libraries are for technological advancement using different library automation systems for different reasons to facilitate library transactions. However, the posited null hypothesis is accepted where all average responses are from 3.40 to 4.19 criteria, implying that whatever ethnic profile respondents belong (multicultural clientele), their responses were similar and were rated within the satisfactory criteria. Therefore, multicultural clientele is not a factor of having poor utilization in the transformation of library services using the Library Automation System. Based on the findings, the full implementation of the library automation system, upgrading of library technology tools and e-resources, creating a functional and interactive library web page, and designing innovative library programs using social media tools to support the educational system with diverse clientele were recommended. 

scholarly journals Evaluasi sistem otomasi IBRA V6 di Perpustakaan SDIT Luqman Al-Hakim Internasional Yogyakarta

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nurul Alifah Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Easy Access ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Services ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Success Model ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Operational Service

Implementation of automation systems in the library make it easy access for students and can improve the quality of its services. SDIT Luqman Al-Hakim International Yogyakarta’s Library has implemented an IBRA V6 automation system in a library services. However, this library still often do the service manually although it is automated. Therefore, evaluation of IBRA V6 automation system in library is needed. This study aims to evaluate the performance of IBRA V6 based library automation system on the circulation section of SDIT Library Luqman Al-Hakim Internasional Yogyakarta. The method of research is a qualitative approach that focuses on the process of circulation, borrowing and return collection. Data collection techniques use observation, interview and documentation. This research is based on service performance theory then formulated with theory of success model of DeLone & McLean system which got 5 indicator from 3 Aspect that is supporting facilities, system quality, operational, service and resultant impact. Of the five indicators are obtained the result that the first indicator of supporting facilities was adequate, but the space was very tightso that the overall service is less. As for other indicators obtained good results, effective and efficient. So the conclusion researchers that the performance of IBRA V6 based library automation system on the circulation process in the library of SDIT Luqman Al Hakim International is good.

scholarly journals Developing automatic identification technologies at RNPLS&T: From the past into the future

2018 ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Igor Timoshenko
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Digital Documents ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Radiofrequency Identification

The author examines the problems of automatic identification and publicizes RNPLS&T’s designing equipment and technologies of bar-coding and radiofrequency identification for libraries. He discusses the possibility for developing library automation systems through implementing radiofrequency identification and developing the concepts of Electronic Product Code and Internet of Things. The author argues that this would significantly increase integration of traditional library collections and digital documents into the modern information environment. He also discusses the possibility for using biometric identification systems which would enable to organize library space more flexibly and at the same time to exercise control of access to the building and reading rooms. The author concludes that new technologies would increase availability of library services for users and facilitate the global system of library and information support of human activities. This would enable libraries integration into the information space at the latest round of technological advancement.

Performance measurement and its impact on Brazilian public academic libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 579-590
Author(s):  
Milena Celere ◽  
Glauco Henrique de Sousa Mendes ◽  
Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga ◽  
Roberto Antonio Martins
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Performance Management Systems ◽  
Library Management

Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship with managerial processes. It employs a survey method with a descriptive-explanatory objective and follows a quantitative research approach. Data was gathered from 149 libraries. Results indicate that performance measurement system at academic libraries in Brazil lack systematic methods. However, libraries with implemented performance management systems have better management practices, reflecting in their library management maturity.

scholarly journals Preparedness of the Libraries to Address the Recent Pandemic A Case Study on 100 Top Academic Institutes of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (03) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Anupta Jana ◽  
Rosalien Rout
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Resource Discovery ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Reference Services ◽  
Basic Services ◽  
Set Up

In an academic set up the ‘library’ plays a pivotal role. It stores, analyses, interpret and disseminate information among the users to fulfil their information needs. It has been observed that recent technological advancement has revolutionised library services to a great extent. Now libraries are providing both physical as well as web-enabled library services to their users. In this context, library websites act as a major gateway in providing web-enabled library services. The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the physical mode of library services. However, to support the ongoing teaching and learning process, libraries need to continue their services despite the lockdown. Therefore, the present study seeks to find out whether academic libraries are ready and adequately equipped to perform basic services during this critical juncture. The present study was directed towards exploring the readiness among the academic libraries by assessing their websites based on selected evaluation criteria. Hence, in this study top, 100 NIRF ranked institutes websites were examined by adopting 30-point evaluation criteria. These criteria were selected from the extant literature. These criteria were grouped into 04 categories i.e., basic website information, resource discovery, availability of resources and reference services. The readiness index of each library was calculated based on the availability and non-availability of the said criteria. The findings of the study reveal that 64 per cent of the libraries have failed to secure their score of 50 per cent on predefined criteria. It was also found that the preparedness index is independent of NIRF ranking. Overall findings of the study make it clear that academic libraries need to improve and up to date their web-based services to play a proactive role in the present and post-pandemic situation.

Towards a new library system

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 2-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarmo Saarti ◽  
Sinikka Luokkanen ◽  
Ari Ahlqvist ◽  
Lassi Lager
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Library System ◽  
Automation Systems

Purpose – Finnish libraries are using different integrated library systems. Higher education libraries funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture are using the same ILS in three different installations on the same hardware. Special and public libraries are using several different systems. Many of these library systems are reaching their end-of-life phase. During the spring and summer of 2011 all the Finnish library sectors together with the National Library of Finland formed a joint committee in order to assess the feasibility of a library system entirety, possibly an open source solution that would suit the needs of all the different types of libraries. The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyse the planning for the acquisition of a new library system initiated in year 2012; the concept is to try to establish a joint system with common databases for all the libraries in all sectors willing to collaborate in this effort. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the evolution of the Finnish library systems and evaluates the methods used in the planning of the new library automation system. Findings – The broad model of group working was useful in policy making and committing the libraries to the joint project. Using social web-technologies were efficient in project communication and marketing. This type of semi-professional planning was not able to produce accurate specification for programming thus a need for follow-up project became evident. Research limitations/implications – The paper is based on Finnish experiences. Social implications – The paper presents a case about the usage of group working in the planning of a library automation system with an evaluation of the possibilities and restraints on this type of approach. Originality/value – The paper provides an analysis on the usability of broad group working type of approach to the policy making and planning of library automation systems.

Awareness, use and attitudes of students towards e-books: differences based on gender, discipline and degree level

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Jbeen ◽  
Shafiq Ur Rehman ◽  
Khalid Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Difference Of Opinion ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the level of awareness, use and attitudes of students regarding e-books. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative research design based on the survey method. A structured questionnaire was designed and used for data collection from four different universities of Pakistan. A total of 305 responses were collected from a sample of 400, and 303 of those responses were used for data analysis. Findings The results of this study indicated that students were aware of e-books and used them in their daily lives. Most of the respondents had a positive attitude towards e-books and indicated that they considered e-books are easy to find and support them in their assignments. Online features of e-books were important to them. There was a significant difference of opinion found among students of different disciplines regarding the use of e-books. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to four disciplines in four universities, one discipline per university. Therefore, its findings may not be applied to other universities or other disciplines. Practical implications This paper offers a new idea to academic libraries related to purchasing e-books. This study will provide guidelines to information professionals for development of their e-book collection and implementation of innovative approaches in library services or e-books services to facilitate their users according to their need. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study on the level of awareness, use and attitudes of university students towards e-books in Pakistan.

Public library staff’s perceived value and satisfaction of an open source library system

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Albee ◽  
Hsin-liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Library Staff

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine public library staff attitudes towards an open-source library automation system in the state of Indiana. The researchers were interested in understanding the library staff’s perceptions of the value of the system in performing their job duties and improving library services. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers travelled to nine public libraries every three months to survey library staff from January to December 2010. The participants completed the surveys at the libraries and were given the option to remain anonymous. The survey consisted of six questions regarding the use of the Evergreen system for work processes and basic demographic information of the staff. There were a total of 323 survey respondents. Of the 323 respondents, 57 (17.65 per cent) used the Evergreen system in their daily work routines at the library. Findings – The primary benefits reported were: ability to check the availability of library materials at other Evergreen libraries via the shared catalogue, the Evergreen system provided more functionality than their previous library automation systems and the ability to reserve materials for patrons. Research limitations/implications – This was a convenience sample. All survey participants provided their responses voluntarily during the 12-month study period. A more comprehensive sampling procedure should be considered in the future. Originality/value – The study indicated the need for improvements in the Evergreen Indiana system. Those improvements were also relevant to other open-source integrated library systems.

scholarly journals Library Automation Systems Integration (Case: ELIB and SLiMS)

INSIST ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meizano Ardhi Muhammad ◽  
Mardiana Mardiana
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Systems Integration ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Integration System ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Made In

Abstract—The Library automation system help reduce much work need to be done by doing monotonous routine jobs with the help of technologies such as Barcode and RFID. Unila Library as the pioneer of RFID technology implementation in Lampung province face challenge in migration. Unila Library used SLiMS Library Automation System to manage collections, which use mainly barcode to identify collection. RFID uses allow collections to be scanned in gate and warn librarian. Unfortunately, SLiMS doesn't support SIP2 protocol which is needed by RFID devices (gate, kiosk) to function properly. Therefore, a solution must be made to address the migration of data and support SIP2 protocol. ELIB is a library automation software which support SIP2 protocol. So, library automation systems integration which synchronize both database in ELIB and SLiMS to keep up to date data and allow support for SIP2 protocol must be made in the form of middleware. Some of difficulties arise in integration was the development of both library automation systems which require fine tuning everytime update occurs and both systems in active use. Benchmarking is done to find anomaly and disreparancies of data. And, because the integration system is build as middleware, it remain flexible and open to future development. It can be concluded, Library automation systems integration require vigilance and keen observations into minuscule level especially because both systems are so different.Keywords— library, RFID, ELIB, SLIMS, SIP2, middleware

scholarly journals Adoption of Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) for the Automation of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Library, Katsina, Nigeria: Problems and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Nafi’u Maharazu ◽  
Suleiman Hamisu Malumfashi
Keyword(s):  
Modern Technology ◽  
Automation System ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Library System ◽  
University Library ◽  
Automation Systems ◽  
Information Technologists ◽  
Automation Project ◽  
The Impact

This study attempted to explore the gradual advancement of modern technology in libraries, it distinguished old and new innovations, creative efforts of librarians and information technologists through the various generations of automation revolution. The study also identify various components of the Integrated Library System (ILS) or Library Management System (LMS) which are used or being used in Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) library as well as the services automated by the system. The study also identifies the exact reasons for adopting KOHA in UMYU library. It also explains the impact, challenges associated with the University library automation system. The study adopted quantitative approach as research paradigm; with survey as research methods. Questionnaires were the instrument used for data collection. The population of 42 library staff was used for the study. The data for the study were analyzed using tables and frequencies. From the findings of the study the two main services fully automated were the Circulation and Cataloguing, the library adopted the use of the KOHA ILS as it was a free open source and secondly for greater opportunities and innovation. However, retrospective conversion and Low Level of Literacy were the major challenges and a setback for the KOHA ILS implementation in the library understudy. The study recommended the need for the increase investment in the automation project to speed up the implementation of automation systems.

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