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Modern Library Services: Computerized Services and Manual vs Computerized Services
Computerized Services
- Libraries use Library Management Software (LMS) for performing various activities of the libraries. The software has various modules for library activities. Using the software, the routine work of the library is done speedily and efficiently. In simple words, in a computerized system, all housekeeping operations are done using computers. The computerized services are also offered to the users through LMS.
- For example, the circulation section issues books to the readers by using card system or register system. In a computerized circulation system, there is no need for the library to issue and maintain borrower՚s cards or tickets. Every member requires a single card with unique identification number (such as library membership number) to be used by the software to access member database. The software also controls the multiple borrowing facilities.
Manual vs Computerized Services
The manual and computerized services can be compared as follows:
Manual Services | Computerized Services |
---|---|
The circulation section issues books to the readers by using the card or the register system. | Every member requires a single card with unique identification number (such as library membership number) to be used by the software to access the member database. The multiple borrowing facility is also controlled by the software |
The Technical section of the Library catalogues the books and prepares print or card catalogues. It also prepares lists of new additions manually. | OPAC is provided to the users for searching and finding library resources. |
Libraries prepare bibliographies, abstracts and indexes as per the research needs of the users | Online access to indexing and abstracting services from commercial publishers are provided to the users |
Current Awareness Services (CAS) are provided to the users by routing the photocopies of Tables of contents of the journals. | Users are informed about arrival of new books and journal issues through mail alerts. The users are also taught how to get RSS feeds or e-mail alerts from publishers by signing TOC (Table of Content) alerts. The users have to register at the publisher՚s website for getting information regarding publication of a new journal. Registration is always free. |
Reference service is provided by a face to face interview. | Reference service is provided through e- mail, chat, instant message, etc. |
The staff monitors, supervises and maintains security in order to check and control theft, damage, vandalism in the library. | Reference service is provided through e- mail, chat, instant message, etc. |
Stock taking is done by comparing the shelf list with the books arranged in stacks. | RFID is resorted to for stock verification. |