Library management softwares_lms_in_indi

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Library Management Softwares (LMS) in India - Selection Criteria,

Features and Technical Support : An Overview

Hase, Vishwas L1 ; Dahibhate, Nandkumar B2 and Dhawle, Giridhar M3

Asst. Librarian, Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Pune1 ; Principal Technical Officer CSIR-National

Chemical Laboratory Pune2 and Librarian, Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Pune 3

Emails : [email protected] 1 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 3

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Abstract

As compared to past, in the presently era number of library management software's are

developed by different organizations and business firm and made it available to the library and

library professionals. These software's includes both cost based and free (Open Source). It is

observed that different libraries attached to universities, colleges, schools, industries, special

and public libraries in Indian have subscribed to software’s without evaluating them and faces

problems after some period. There is a need to analyze the major software's available by the

library professionals and judicially select the library management software for automating

libraries. This paper made an effort to analyze the characteristics of the major library

management software's available and tried to present the comparative analysis for the use of

library professionals. This effort might be useful to library professionals to select more than one

software's for different activities like automation, digital library development, IR etc. This paper

also highlights criteria generally considered while selecting and analyzing the software's viz: use

of standards, reputation of software developers and manufactures, vendors, cost, special

features, modules useful for libraries, adaptation to new technologies, documentation, support

and securities etc. Authors have identified and studied nearly forty four library management

software developed and available in India for use. This communication is based on practical

experiences gained while automating libraries.

Key Words: Library Management Software's, Library Software Analysis, Free Library

software's, software selection criteria

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1. Introduction:

Information Technology progressed fast and its applications reflected in all sectors of human life

effectively. ICT proved as boon in the service sector and also in Library and Information centers.

The computers were introduced in libraries but initially there were no library management

software developed to initiate the use of computers. The library professionals initially used

DBase software for developing databases in libraries. Though it was developed for business

applications the library professionals tried to use it for library functions after modifications. Later

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UNESCO developed a software CDS/ISIS, basically for the library operations and used to

develop bibliographic databases. Using base of CDS/ISIS DRDO developed software's like

SANJAY and TRISHNA to operate modules for different library functions. From CDS/ISIS

Micro version, the development reached to mainframe and Web ISIS in the passage of time. The

features of the CDS are suitable to libraries. Commercial organizations entered in to the field of

LIS and tried to develop integrated library management systems. At present more than hundred

software’s are available and proper selection of the library management software needs

evaluation and find its utility and affordability. No doubt the commercially developed software’s

are being improved constantly and also keep pace with technological change. New versions are

brought out to meet the need of libraries. The librarian's task is to evaluate and select software

that could possibly meet current as well as future needs. Though automation stage in large

libraries is completed but still many libraries are in the process of initiation of the process of

automation. Though large libraries have completed the automation but they need to shift to

another software due to some drawbacks in the used software’s. The only main problem faced by

libraries is the finance made available to libraries for automation and modernization. The another

challenge faced by the library professionals are technical issues of library management

software’s, manpower training, procurement and replacement of hardware and revised versions

of software etc.

2. Growth and Development of Library Management Software (LMS)

Initially there were no software's available for libraries in India, but since 1985 CDS/ISIS made

revolutionary changes in the applications of computers in libraries. Since then the development

and growth of software's for libraries become fast and number of library management software's

are seen on the horizon. Haravu (2004) described the growth and development of Library

Management Software’s in libraries which helps in performing various library operations.

Library automation was in its infancy during 1954-1970. Shailendra and Rai (2011) pointed out

that library management software's has existence in all parts of the world, since mid 1970's. The

period of 1970-90 is treated as the adolescence period of library automation. The growth and

development of LMS is broadly divided into four different generations by Mukhopadhayay

(2002).

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Library management software's of the ‘first generation’ and were ‘module-based’ with no or very

little integration between modules. Circulation module and cataloguing module were the priority

modules and were developed to run on specific hardware platforms and proprietary operation

systems. The ‘second generation’ of library management software became portable between

various platforms with the introduction of UNIX and DOS-based systems. The LMS of this

generation offered links between systems for specific functions and were command-driven or

menu-driven systems. The ‘third generation’ of LMS were fully integrated library systems based

upon relational databases structures. These embodied a range of standards which were a

significant step to an open system interconnection (OSI). Colors and graphic user interface (GUI)

features such as windows icons, menus, and direct manipulation became standards and norms in

this generation of LMS. The ‘fourth generation’ of library management softwares are fully Web-

centric architecture and facilitate access to other server-over the internet. These systems allows

accessing multiple sources from one multimedia interfaces (Mukhopadhayay,2002).Ebenezer

(2002) explained the development of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs). Author identified and

evaluated the significant trends in LMSs in relation to library services. Assimilation of Web-

based technology in library automation software made the drastic changes in earlier module –

based on Integrated Library Systems (ILSs). In Web environment, the scenario is totally changed

and all ILS are driven and controlled by Internet. Haravu (2004) discussed the evolution of

library management software (LMS) systems and elaborated changes in it and in technology,

information environment, user expectation and searching behaviors. These factors in the

environments have influenced charges in LMS functionality and design. The major new

initiatives that have taken place in the last two or three years, leading towards new ways of

freeing the LMS from its monolithic nature into one which supports new workflows via

Services-Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Web services. These initiatives, particularly that of

the OLE project, extensible catalogue, the recommendations of the Digital Library Foundation

(DLF) and National Information Standards Organization (NISO)etc. The recent proposal of

OCLC to move LMS into a Web –spaced platform using cloud computing paradigms have also

been discussed in the communication. Mukhopadhyay ( 2000 ) also listed different perspective

about the development of LMSs. Over the years, open source software solutions for library

management have emerged as a viable alternative to commercial LMS products.

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Many scholars have discussed the need of standards to be followed while developing softwares

for the libraries. Sherbini and Klim (2004) explained the need of metadata standards, which

depends in the large part, on the resources for which they were created. The authors reviewed

different types of metadata standards and their uses in cataloguing practices. This standards is

widely used for cataloguing in electronic environment. Chandraker (2004) has discussed the

need of Unicode Incorporation, which provides a solution to the location of problems of world

language. Unicode is a multilingual standard and technology for localization of the Indian

language materials. Shailendra and Rai (2011) pointed out the important element in all library

automation and networking that has assumed highest priority and use of international standards.

Authors suggested that librarians have basic knowledge on following aspects which plays an

important role in maintaining standards in Library Management Software.

● Metadata Standards: Dublin Core, EAD, LOM, VRA Core categories.

●Information exchange standards: AACR, LCSH, ISO10160 & 10161, ISO2709.

●Communication Standards: MARC, UNICODE, TCP/IP, Z39.50, Z29.71, OPEN URL.

●Content representation standards: PDF, HTML, DOC, XML.

●Interoperability Standards: OAI-PMH, ETC.

3. Use of New Technologies in Developing Library Software Packages:

The library software packages need to keep pace with global technology, web enhancement,

online information support, virtual services, support to barcode and RFID facility, handling un-

catalogued item, etc. Some of the few required technologies to be incorporated are:

a. Network Capabilities: Support to LAN connectivity, scope of integration of the software

package to computer outside via a web browser.

b. Web Enabling: Provision of web enabling through link to the Application Service Provider

(ASP) provision of proper internet connectivity, Email connectivity, etc.

c. Enhanced MARC Data: Many software’s permit to catalogue websites, E-Books, AV

resources in addition to the library resources.

d. Open Standard Technologies: SQL, cold fusion, or XML software’s allows to

Automatically share and update information which is common e.g. students name, address.

Thus technologies are shifting the horizon of library management software packages and

choosing software for library automation has to support it for the better performance.

4. Selection Parameters for LMS:

Software selection is an important task of library professionals, but prior to selection of LMS few

tasks are to be performed simultaneously. Hardware selection, site preparation, visits to centers

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and view live operations of LMS, Feedback about software etc are the steps to be considered in

addition, the trends in developing LMS are grouped in to commercial, in-house developed,

freeware and open source. Every kind of LMS has its advantages and demerits. The commercial

software’s are costly as it needs expert programming and also customize as per the needs of the

users. In house developed software’s are less costly but have drawbacks and difficult to update in

absence of team of experts. Freeware software’s are now grooming but they lack documentation

and no technical support and hence no warranty of its proper utility after use. Open source

software’s is the current trend but to customize experts are needed or librarian must have

developed programming skills. Therefore while selection of LMS an evaluation of the software’s

are necessary before using it. In general following criteria or parameters are considered while

selecting LMS.

1. Careful examination and analysis of software

2. Review the published literature available for the software and feedback from the

professionals

3. Compare the modules and functions with other software’s

4. Request for the trial run of the LMS to use and evaluate and onsite evaluation

5. Reputation of the developer or firm or supplier

6. Functionality on multiple platform (can run over Server, mainframe, PC etc and different

OS)

7. Revisions or versions to suit the change

8. Supports to standards ISO 2709, MARC 21, CCF, AACR II, UNICODE

9. cost of software and additional cost for actual launching the software

10. Warranty issues

11. Revisions, updates, modifications developed since launching of the original software

12. Post sale support or AMC and its charges and services provided against it.

13. support to different standards like ISO 2709, MARC 21, CCF, AACRII, UNICODE etc

14. Level of integration

15. Import and export of data in user-friendly manner and auto backup facility

16. support to object linking

17. Library functions performed like acquisition, circulation, cataloguing, OPAC support,

Serials control, library services like CAS, SDI, Library administration and housekeeping

activities and maintenance of statistics etc but a sound proof software is needed including

web support. Outputs in different formats required

18. Security at different levels in multiuser environment

19. Online error messages and online help to solve the issues

Apart from above listed specific criteria's common criteria's are also taken care of like training,

documentation, terms and conditions, flexibility, speed of operations, reliability, number of

records, variable fields, memory requirement, hardware limitations, indexing features(Auto

Indexing), etc

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5. Library Management Software’s (LMS) in India

Since past two decades numerous software’s are developed and made available to users. Out of

them few are more realistic and become international software’s and few dissolved due to want

of revisions or poorly used. The available LMS are grouped in to three categories based on

coverage and ranges like large scale, medium scale and small scale LMS. This grouping is not

rigid but on the basis of popularity, usage and review of software’s these are considered in this

case. The Trend in development of software is continues and the software’s may migrate to any

group.

5.1 Large Scale LMS: The software’s providing maximum facilities and also customize as per

the demands of libraries are placed in this group. The software’s are developed by commercial

agencies are continuously working on the software developments and adding the features to it.

Generally the cost of these are very high. These software’s are used by large organizational

libraries like universities, special and industrial viz. LIBSYS, Alice for Windows, SLIM 21,

TechLib, NewGenLIB, CDS/ISIS and WINISIS, SOUL etc.

5.2 Medium Scale LMS: The software’s developed by local agencies and are used by medium

size or college libraries, public libraries etc. These software’s cover basic functions viz. Autolib,

LIBRA, Librarian etc

5.3 Small Scale LMS: Few software’s are developed in-house or by small upcoming commercial

agencies but used by the small libraries like college, school and public and have less popularity

viz. Archive, Library Manager, Salim. Its market is local or regional.

There are many software’s noticed in the filed viz TLMS, WILISYS, TULIP, ULISYS, DLMS,

LIBRA, Autolib, LibSoft and also emerging new softwares. Koha, DSpace, Eprint, NewGenLib,

E-Granthalaya etc are emerging with having latest features for developing automated and digital

libraries. The compiled LMS are covered in the Annexure 1

6. LMS: Technical Support

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Before selecting the software there is a need to assess the requirements to launch it viz. operating

system platform, additional software requirement, Suitable hardware needed for proper function

etc. Some software need additional supporting software for efficient working. Annexure 2 is the

compilation of technical requirements for some softwares.

7. Housekeeping Functions in LMS

Analysis of different LMS and their supporting functions are analysed and presented suitably in

Annexure 3. Generally it is observed that 75% software’s support all the necessary housekeeping

activities. In addition to these support to bar code, RFID, Z39.5, UNICODE, Support to Physical

verification, embedded thesaurus, powerful searching parameters including free text searching,

root searching, truncation searching (wild card searching), browsing etc, auto indexing, auto

backup facility, support to different tools like Zotero, Amazon etc.

8. Analytical Finding:

It is observed that among all the software’s available LIBSYS (Developed by LISYS

Corporation New Delhi) made its prominent mark in usage. Universities, Colleges, Special

Libraries are using this software as it supports all most all functions necessary to be performed in

libraries and information centers. This software brings out regular versions and updates and

maintain currency hence it is also used in foreign countries and become international in its status.

Special features like integrated functions, menu driven, user friendly, possibility of

customization, securities, auto circulation, display using different formats like AACR and CCF

or user based. The support is now online and care is taken by the developers to run the system

24/7.

Next to this gaining popularity is Koha. Koha is freeware and can be used in all types of

libraries. University, college and special libraries are slowly migrating towards this. Informatics

Bangalore is providing support if required for installation and migrating data. This is a good

software for those who cannot afford costly software’s. This software also support to networking

of libraries and cloud support.

SLIM 21 (developed by Algorithms Pune) is also a very competitive software and has regular

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revisions. It supports to cost saving if university and affiliated colleges simultaneously

subscribes to this. System and technical support is also very good. SOUL (Software for

University Libraries) designed and developed by INFLIBNET Ahmadabad is another software

available at economical cost with all facilities in it. Window based and specially developed for

university and academic libraries. Free training is provided by INFLIBNET.

LIBRARIAN or Libsuit is developed by Softaid Computers Pune is also a good software for the

academic libraries. CDS/ISIS and WINISIS is also used for development of databases and has

very powerful searching parameters and data now can be ported on net also. It is not possible for

the small libraries to get costly software’s, but CDS is free and can be applied for differet

information storage.

The trends in software is towards development of economical and useful for different functions.

NewGenLib (Verus Solutions PvtLtd) and e-Granthalaya developed NIC, GNU LMS (Glibs) are

gaining popularity as these are available free with training and also supports to all functions. It is

also a good practice to use these softawres in the beginning and perform automation activity. The

softwares like Dspace, Eprints, Greenstone, Fedora are also now used in libraries for developing

digital libraries and institutional repositories.

Many small college libraries use local or in-house developed softwares due to constrains of

finance. For them it is better to shift some free softwares like Koha, e-Granthalaya, CDS and

WINISIS. Some free softwares are used for the content management in libraries like Druple,

Joomal, etc. in libraries.

Conclusion:

Library management software’s in India gradually increased from mid 1970s. The pick period of

1970-90. In the environment commercial, freeware’s are now available and librarian's challenge

is to select proper software. Selection of software is a complex process and need evaluative

approach. It is possible that even software like KOHA can do better for libraries but it depends

on the need and approach of professionals towards it. While implementing any software proper

planning, selection based on utility, data entry must be standardized and integrated, training to all

professionals and users are to be taken care for effective use. It can be concluded saying that a

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software selected can perform all housekeeping operations, Have effective IRS, Z 39.5

supported, can generate Predefined and user customized reports, maintain statistics ate different

levels like document related, user related, use related, staff related, query supporting and MIS

supportive.

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Annexure 1 : Library Management Software in India

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No Software Agency Place

1. Archives (1,2,3) Microfaxelectronici Systems. Bombay

2. Basicplus&techlibplus National informatics centre New Delhi

3. Cds/isis Unesco (distributed by NISSA, New

Delhi)

Paris

4. Librarian Growth compusoft exports ltd., Ahmedabad

5. Maitrayee CMC,Calcutta for CALIBNET Project.

Calcutta

6. Mecsys Mecon. Ranchi

7. Nirmals Nirmal Institute of Computer Expertise.

Tiruchirapalli

8. Sanjay Decidoc. New Delhi

9. Tulibs Tata unisys ltd., New Delhi

10. Wilisys Wipro india. Bangalore

11. Slim21 Algothythms consultant pvt.ltd. Pune

12. E-granthalaya National informatics centre New Delhi

13. Koha Katipo Communication for the

Horowhenua Library Trust

New Zealand

14. Abcd Bireme. Brazil

15. Newgen Lib Verus Solutions pvtltd. Hyderabad

16. Soul 2.0 Inflibnet, Gandhinagar

17. Libsys 7.0 Libsys corp. New Delhi

18. Autolib Akashinfotech. Pune

19. Libra Ivy system ltd. New Delhi

20. Library manager System data control pvt. Ltd., Bombay

21. Library manager Reference media system Tamil Nadu

22. Defence library

managemennt system Decidoc New Delhi

23. Granthalaya Insdoc New Delhi

24. Libsoft Et & t corp. New Delhi

25. Suchika Decidoc, new delhi New Delhi

26. Delis, deldos, delplus, del

windows

Delnet, delhi Delhi

27. Libsuit Soft-aid computers pvt ltd Pune

28. Nexlib Globel tech Hyderabad

29. Easylibsoft (Entire

Automation System for

Libraries) 4.3

Easylib software pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

30. Oasis for dos - Alice For

Window Softlink india New Delhi

31. Virtua

Virgina-tech library system (vtls)

Noida, (UP)

32. Libman, Librace, Unlib (on

Unix) Kashab system. Chennai

33. Collib Collib information system, Chennai

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34. Librarian ( 2.1 to 4 ) Soft-aid. Pune

35. Caliblan / collib Collib information system, Chennai

36. Liberty 3 Library and information specialists Chennai

37. Libinf manager Reference media system. Tamil Nadu

38. Weblis Institute for Computer and

Information Engineering (ICIE)

Poland

39. Libraria Mkcl Pune

40. Nalanda Iit madras Chennai

41. Catman Information dimentioninc( IDI ). Usa

42. Golden libra Golden age software technologies. Bombay

43. Clms Nutan software & publishing, Almora

44. Liberator Cmc, Coimbatore

45. Library 2000 Memex information Systems Ltd Bangalore

46. Lims School of Computer Studies, Bangalore

47. Listplus Computer system, Bangalore

48. Loansoft Comptek computer system, Hyderabad

49. Nilis Asnuta consultants Hyderabad

50. Palms (prasad automated

library management

system)

G.B. Pant Institute of

Himalayan Environment and

Development

Almora

51. Telelib Tata infotech ltd., Mumbai

52. Salim Uptron india ltd. New Delhi

53. Libris Frontier information technologies ltd., Secunderabad,

54. Krvger library manager Blitz, audio visual. Pune

55. VTLS(Visionary

Technology in Library

Solution )

Global company Bombay

56. Acquas,ascat,asire,seras Ober information system Culcutta

57. Troodon Info-resources management service Bombay

Annexure 2: Library Software’s & their operating systems and minimum hardware

requirements:

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Sr.No. LMS Operating System Minimum Hardware /Software

requirement

1. Archives (1,2,3) Windows XP, Vista, Server

2003

1 GHz processor, 512 MB , 2 GB

RAM, CD

2. Basicplus &

Techlibplus

UNIX SVR 4.0 or

UNIXWARE

Pentium II : 16 MB RAM : 170

Hard Disk 3. CDS/ISIS Win 98 /NT/xp Processor :P2,3. 40 GB Hard

disk,500 MB Ram

4. LIBRARIAN Win 2003/2008 Professional or

Win xp/Vista/win7

Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above

3GHz.Hard Disk:160

GB.RAM:2GB :Barcode scanner,1

Web Cam,Printer/scanner ,LAN 5. Maitrayee UNIX 3.2 PC AT 386

6. MECSYS MSDOS Ver 3.0 & above PC-AT 640 KB RAM 540 MB HD

7. Ulysis UNIX XENIX Wipro PC-AT Wipro-S-682 &

Wipro 5.386

8. NIRMALS MSDOS Ver 3.0 & above PC-AT 640 KB RAM 540 MB HD

9. SANJAY MS-DOS ver 3.2 or above

(Developed by augmenting

CDS/ISISV(V 2.3 )

PC AT hard Disk:40 GB 128 Ram.

10. TULIPS UNIX

PC-AT386

11. WILISYS UNIX XENIX PC-AT386

12. SLIM21 3.2 Win 2003/7/2008 Professional

or Win xp/Vista/ 8/8.1


3GHz.Hard Disk:160

GB.RAM:2GB Backup

Device:DVD Writer other :Barcode

scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner

LAN/ Internet Connectivity.

13. E-

GRANYHALA

YA

Win 2003/2008 Professional or

Win xp/Vista/win7

Server PC with Min 2 GB

RAM ,Backup device , LAN/

Internet Connectivity.

DBMS: MS SQL Server 2005

14. KOHA 2.9 Linux (RHEL 3.0, 4.0, 5.0) or

Any flavour of LINUX or

WINDOWS

Processor:P IV or Higher 2.6 GHz

or Higher.Hard Disk:20

GB.RAM:1GB Backup

Device:CD/DVD Writer

Apache web server ,MYSQL,

RDBMS and PERL

LAN

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15. ABCD Win 2003/2008 Professional or

Win xp/Vista/win7 /8.1


or Higher.Hard Disk:80 GB.

RAM:1GB Apache web server,

Modern Browser etc. 16. NewGen Lib Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Professional or

RedHat Linux 9.0 and above

Pentium 4 or equivalent,

1GB RAM and 40GB Hard disk

17. Soul 2.0 Win 2003/2008 Professional or

Win xp/win7 /8

Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6 GHz


GB.RAM:1GB Backup


scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner 18. Libsys 7 MS.DOC 6.0


Win xp/Vista/win7 /8

UNIX


or Higher.Hard Disk:160 GB.

RAM:1GB Backup

Device:CD/DVD Writer other

:Barcode scanner,1 Web

Cam,Printer/scanner

19. AutoLib Windows 98/xp IV or Higher 1.6 GHz or Higher

Processor.Hard Disk:40 GB.

RAM:1GB above

Backup Device:DVD Writer other

:Barcode scanner,,Printer/scanner

20. Libra Win 2003/2008 Professional or

Win xp/Vista/win7/Win 8

Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6 GHz


GB.RAM:1GB Backup



21. Library

Manager

Win 98, 2003/2008

Professional or Win xp//win7

500MB RAM and 40GB Hard disk

22. Defence Library

Managemennt

System

MSDOS 6.0 or higher Or

UNIX

(depending on the version of

the package)

Pentium II , 16 MB RAM , 170 MB

HD

150 MB Cartridge

23. Granthalaya MSDOS Ver. 6.0 & above

SCO UNIX Ver. 5.32 Win xp

PC-AT 486 ,8 MB RAM ,540 MB

HD

24. Lib Soft Win 98, 2003/2008

Professional or Win xp/

Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6

GHz.Hard Disk:80 GB.RAM:1GB

Backup Device:DVD Writer other


Cam,Printer/scanner

25. Suchika MSDOS 6.0 or higher Or

UNIX

(depending on the version of

the package)

PC-AT 486,8 MB RAM

540 MB HD

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26. Delis, deldos,

delplus


Win xp/Vista/win7


3GHz.Hard Disk:160

GB.RAM:2GB Backup



LAN/ Internet Connectivity.

27. LibSuit Win 98, 2003 Professional or

Win xp/ win7

1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk

,CD DRIVE Printer/scanner

28. Nalanda Linux 1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,

Printer/scanner

29. EasyLibSoft

(Entire

Automation

System for

Libraries)

Win 2003,Win xp/win7 Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above

3GHz.Hard Disk:80 GB.RAM:1GB


Cam,Printer/scanner

30. Oasis for dos -

Alice For

Window

Server Windows Server

2003 (std) 32 bit Client

Windows XP-SP2

Server XEON Processor,1GB

RAM, 80GB HDD,

CDROM,Sound CardClient

Pentium IV, 80GBHDD, 256MB

RAM

31. Virtua

Server UNIX based ,Red Hat

Linux

Client Windows 2000

orWindows XP

Server XEON Processor, Pentium

IV

1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, CDROM,

Sound CardClient.

32. Libman,

Librace, Unlib

(on Unix)

UNIX,LINUX 1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,

Printer/scanner

33. Collib Win 2003/Professional or Win

xp/Vista/win7

1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,

Printer/scanner

34. CLMS Win 2003/Professional or Win

xp/Vista/win7


3GHz.Hard Disk:160

GB.RAM:2GB Backup

Device:DVD Writer other : 35. Caliblan WIN XP/2007 Professional Server Dual Core, 512MB

RAM, 80GB HDD

Client Pentium IV Processor.

36. NetLib Windows XP/2000

Professional

Server Dual Core, 1GB

RAM, 80GB HDD

Client Pentium IV Processor,

37. Liberty 3 Windows XP-SP2 /2007

Dual Core, 2

GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, CDROM

38. Krvger Library

Manager

MS DOC PC XT/AT

39. LIBRARIA Win 98, 2003 Professional or

Win xp/ win7

500MB RAM and 80GB Hard disk

, Printer/scanner

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40. Libris Windows XP-SP2 /2007

Processor:PIV , 1

GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, CDROM

Annexure 3: Housekeeping Functions Supported

Sr.No Lms Housekeeping Functions Support

Acquis

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Catalogui

ng

Circulatio

n

Opac Serial

Cantrol

Post Sale

support

Output

Reports

1. Archives (1,2,3) × 2. Basicplus&techlib

plus

3. Catman × × × × 4. Golden libra × × × 5. Cds/isis × × × 6. Librarian 7. Maitrayee 8. Mecsys × 9. Nirmals × × 10. Sanjay × 11. Tulips 12. Wilisys × 13. Slim21 14. E-granyhalaya 15. Koha × 16. Abcd × × 17. Newgen Lib × 18. Soul 19. Libsys 20. Autolib 21. Libra × 22. Library manager × × 23. Defence library

managemennt

system

× ×

24. Granthalaya 25. Lib soft 26. Salim × × × × 27. Suchika 28. Delis, deldos,

delplus, × × ×

29. Libsuit × 30. Libraria × ×

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31. Nalanda × × 32. Easylibsoft

(Entire

Automation

System for

Libraries) 4.3

33. Oasis for dos -

Alice For

Window

34. Virtua

35. Libris 36. Libman, Librace,

Unlib (on Unix)

37. Libinf manager × × × × 38. Krvger library

manager × × × × × ×

39. Clms × 40. Liberty 3

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