Evaluation of Integrated Library Automation Software in Libraries

A Comparative Study of SOUL, NewGenLib and Libsys

Authors

  • Santosh Kumar Research Scholar, Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) 221005
  • H. N. Prasad Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP) 221005

Keywords:

Library Automation Software, Usefulness & Effectiveness, Ranking of Software. Usefulness, Effectiveness

Abstract

Study compares the usefulness and effectiveness features of Library Automation Software i.e. Software of Universities Libraries (SOUL), NewGenLib and Libsys. Discuss the importance of Management Information System (MIS) in decision making for library administration. Consolidated score of different features of selected software is enumerated and responses from participants are tabulated to compare the management features in different software. Ranking of software on the basis of availability of management features in the selected software has also been evaluated.

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Santosh Kumar, & Prasad, H. N. (2021). Evaluation of Integrated Library Automation Software in Libraries: A Comparative Study of SOUL, NewGenLib and Libsys. Library Waves, 7(2), 59–70. Retrieved from http://librarywaves.com/index.php/lw/article/view/99

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): July-December

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