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INTRODUCTION
The functioning of libraries has changed way much from earlier.
Libraries operations could take hours to perform manually but with
the advent of culmination of technology with information the task has
become much facile and uncomplicated. Information communication
technology (ICT) has contributed significantly to the system of
education of which library is a pivotal part.
Open Source software came into action in 1998 which altered the entire
scenario of library operations. It was able to support abundant data with
high efficiency.
Information and Communication Technology
ICT refers to technologies that provide access to info. Through
telecommunications.
ICT is a broad subject and concepts are evolving.it covers any product
that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit, or receive information
electronically in a digital form (e.g., personal computers, digital
Television, E-mail or robots.) is considered as ICT.
LIBRARY ATUTOMATION
NET WORKING-LAN,INTRANET
DIGITAL LIBRARY
LIBRARY CONSORTIUMS
STORAGE
Before ICT
After ICT
• manuscripts • Virtual libraries
• clay tablets • digital libraries
• tamrapatra • E-libraries
• wall paintings • web servers
• leaves and barks • hard disk
• paper • CD's DVD's and
Audio and Video
Library Automation
Housekeeping Library services
Aqusition OPAC
Circulation CAS
Catalogue SDI
Classification Online Database
Serial control Bibliographic Search
Resource Sharing
Library cooperation
Resource sharing through network
Consortia
CONSORTIA
UGC – infonet
INDEST
CSIR E-Journal Consortium
MCIT Consortium
Dept. Of Atomic Energy Consortium
CERA consortium for E-Resources in Agriculture
N-LIST for Colleges