International Journal of Library Automation, Networking and Consortia.
Volume 1, Number 1 (2012), pp. 9-23
© Research India Publications
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Comparative Study of Library Automation Software
(Special Reference of SOUL and TLSS)
1
Sangeeta Najan,
2
Manisha Gawde,
3
Madhu Singh Solnki and
4
Devendra Kumar Mishra
1
Librarian School of Business Marshalas, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
2
Assistant Librarian, Mathuradevi Institute of Technology & Management,
Indore-452018 Madhya Pradesh, India
3
Librarian: Kasturba Gram Mahavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
4
Librarian, Mathuradevi Institute of Technology & Management,
Indore-452018 Madhya Pradesh, India
E-mail: sangeeta_najan2000@rediffmail.com, gawdemanisha881@gmail.com,
mssolanki81@gmail.com and d.mishra.mditm @ gmail.com ,
librarian@mathuradeviitm.com
Abstract
This study aims to present a comparative study of library automation software
special reference of SOUL and TLSS, Computer and communication
technologies have brought revolutionary changes in the information
acquisition, Processing, storage retrieval and dissemination keeping in view
the latest friends information technology. There are so many software
developed the field in management of Library. Which provides a total solution
for Library Automation like SOUL, CDS/ISIS, LIBSYS, D Space, TLSS and
etc. which software can use in Library according to needs? Present study
based on the comparison between SOUL and TLSS.
Keywords: Library Software; SOUL, TLSS; Impact of IT; Library
Automation; Resource Sharing.
Introduction of IT
IT (Information Technology) is electronic technologies used for collecting storing
processing and communicating information. There are two main categories those
which process information (such as computer system); and those which disseminate
information (such as telecommunication system). IT has a wider connotation for
librarians who include in addition technologies like, repro micrographic Technology,