ICT in Libraries

Explore the transformative journey of library automation and digital libraries. Learn about the evolution from punched cards to cloud systems, the benefits of automated systems, and the role of open-source software in modern libraries. Understand the digitization process and discover how to create digital libraries using platforms like DSpace and GSDL. This knowledge is crucial for enhancing library management, improving access to information, and staying ahead in the evolving landscape of digital information services.

ICT in Libraries

1 Introduction to Library Automation

  1. Evolution of Library Automation
  2. Automated Library Systems
  3. Automated Library System: Standards and Software
  4. Automated Library System: Global Recommendations
  5. Automated Library System: Development of RFP
  6. Automated Library System: Trends and Future

2 Library Automation Processes

  1. Library Workflow: System Approach
  2. Acquisition Subsystem in ILS
  3. Document Processing Subsystem in ILS
  4. Serials Control Subsystem in ILS
  5. Circulation Subsystem in ILS
  6. System Administration

3 Library Automation – Software Packages

  1. History, Evolution and Generations
  2. Categorisation of ILS
  3. Open Source Software Packages
  4. Commercial Software Packages
  5. Freeware ILS
  6. Evaluation of Software Packages

4 Library Automation – Applications of Open Source Software

  1. Open Source Movement
  2. Open Source Software: Development Path
  3. Open Source Software vs. Commercial Software
  4. Open Source Software: Philosophy, Principles and Licensing
  5. Open Source Software and Libraries
  6. Open Source Software in Libraries: System Level
  7. Open Source Software in Libraries: Domain Level
  8. Towards Open Library System

5 Introduction To Digital Library

  1. Concept
  2. Types of Digital Libraries
  3. Major Digital Library Initiatives
  4. Future Trends

6 Digitisation Process

  1. Digitisation of Print Based Documents
  2. Video Digitisation
  3. Audio Digitisation
  4. Audio/Video Compression
  5. Audio/Video Streaming
  6. File Formats and Content Creation

7 Creating Digital Libraries Using DSpace

  1. Functional Features of DSpace
  2. Installing DSpace on Windows
  3. Working with DSpace

8 Creating Digital Libraries Using GSDL

  1. Technical Features
  2. Installation of GSDL on Windows
  3. Greenstone Interfaces
  4. Collection Building in Greenstone