Library Automation

Library Automation is generally defined as the replacement of manual operations in libraries by computerized methods. Started in late 1970s in few special libraries it has now reached most of the university libraries. Over the past three decades, libraries have changed considerably as bibliographic utilities, online catalogues, automated circulation systems, and other new technologies have been implemented in a majority of library operations and services. This book attempts to provide comprehensive and objective information related to the field of library automation. It describes the advantages of library automation, identifies the barriers, analyses the convenient steps in automating the library and the technology available. It is designed to equip the academics and library professionals with basic knowledge about library automation.