CHALLENGES TO AUTOMATED LIBRARIES
Keywords:
Computer Hardware & Software, Library Automation, Networking, Internet, Digital & Electronic Resources and ICTAbstract
This paper discussed the Process & challenges to Automated Library in India in some different point of views as like technological, economical and attitudinal challenges. Technological process which include both the hardware and the software of library automation. Economical aspect faced each and every library in all over the world. The initial cost of establishing a computer system is beyond the reach of most organizations and institutions. The last aspect is discussed is attitudinal problem, in this approach the common thing is that among librarians there are two groups often give insufficient thought to the real value of the computer to the organization/institution and make uneconomical, haphazard use of the facility. Here in this article mentioned some recommended improvements for betterment of the automation in library and information field.References
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