Salient
Features:
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· Supports
International Standards & Protocol such as MARC 21,
z39.50 etc.
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· Supports
Import/Export data compatible to MARC
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· Multilingual
& Strong Web OPAC
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· Comprehensive
advance search
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· Flexibility
to customize online public access catalogue according to
your library needs
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· OPAC
can be used as Content Management System
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· Printing
functions for barcode labels, patron cards and reports
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· Virtual
Book Shelf & Course Reserve
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· Supports
copy cataloguing
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· Provision
to have branch libraries and Items transfers
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· Budget
& Fund Management
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· Customizable
Data Entry Sheet (In different framework) & supports
import/export MARC framework
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· No
platform dependency. It can run on Linux, Windows etc.
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· It
uses MySQL as backend RDBMS and Apache Web server (Open
Source Software)
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· Support
Multiple Instances (One can create more than 1 library
with different database)
Introduction to RFID
Radio
frequency identification (RFID) is the latest technology which
is now used by the library for automation of the housekeeping
operations. Unlike EM (Electro-Mechanical) and RF (Radio
Frequency) systems, which have been used in libraries for
decades, RFID-based systems move beyond security to become
tracking systems that combine security with more efficient
tracking of materials throughout the library, including easier
and faster charge and discharge, inventorying, and materials
handling, It is combination of microchip and radio frequency
technologies. The information which is contained / entered in
the chips is detected by the radio frequency waves for further
processing of carried data.
RFID
technology is in use since the 1970s. RFID tags can be active,
semi-passive and passive. It is a small device available in many
sizes with varying data storage capability. Passive tags don't
have internal batteries. RFID reader is a device that can
receive and transmit a radio signal. It is built to encode data
stored in the tag's microprocessor. Because of the higher cost,
active and semi-passive RFID tags are used for valuable asset
tracking. The passive RFID tags are used in RFID library
management systems
Usage of RFID in libraries
There are
many areas/housekeeping operations where RFID technology is used
in the libraries which are described below:
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Book charging/discharging: This is one of the
most used application of RFID in libraries, it provide very
fast and accurate transaction of library items, and main
advantage is at a time more than one item can be
issued/returned.
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Book Drop: This is a drop box where user can
just drop their items, and book will be returned with return
slips, it can be placed outside the libraries at various
remote locations so that users can have opportunity to
return the books at any time irrespective of holidays.
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Self-issue/return KIOSK: The concept of KIOSK
is almost similar to Automatic tailoring machine (ATM) where
bank client can withdraw and deposit the amount at any time.
However this device is placed inside the library only so
that patrons can themselves issue and return the items
without the interference of the library staffs, it helps in
reducing manpower of the library.
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Shelve reader: This device is used for
inventory control/stock verification and locating the
missing items in the library.
Security (EAS) gate:
Electronic article surveillance (EAS) gate is used for security
purpose, if a library member attempted to take out the books
outside the library without proper issue from the RFID system
this gate alarm the library personnel's about possibility of
theft. Now a day's these gates also help in counting the total
visitors to the library.
Reference management tools
Reference Management Tools
help scholars to create and manage their lists of references for
research projects. Most tools are designed to organize citations
into specific formats for the preparation of manuscripts and
bibliographies. Many search tools provide ways to download
references into reference management tools.
Zotero
Zotero is the only research
tool that automatically senses content in your web browser,
allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single
click. Whether you're searching for a preprint on arXiv.org, a
journal article from JSTOR, a news story from the New York
Times, or a book from your university library catalog,
Zotero has you covered with support for thousands of sites.
Zotero collects all your research in a single, searchable
interface. You can add PDFs, images, audio and video files,
snapshots of web pages, and really anything else. Zotero
automatically indexes the full-text content of your library,
enabling you to find exactly what you're looking for with just a
few keystrokes.
