Computerization of College & University Libraries

Computer technology and the availability of electronic databases have increased access to information at an exceptional rate. All academic libraries must strategically plan in order to meet the demands of patrons wishing to use new technology to access information from databases worldwide.To automate library services efficiently and effectively one needs an integrated library automation package. There are several commercial library automation packages now available in the market. To offer the complete satisfaction of users and perform the library activities and functions, we must select competent and suitable software which can meet out our requirements. Therefore, librarians and information professionals must keep in mind some basic aspects before selection of library software.

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El Dr. Mohd Iqbal Bhat es Bibliotecario Adjunto en la Academia Gubernamental de Cultura Artística y Lenguas de Jammu y Cachemira, Lal Mandi Srinagar. Ha publicado más de 18 artículos de investigación en revistas nacionales e internacionales y es autor de dos libros. Sus títulos académicos son BSc, MLIS y PhD.