International Journal of Library Automation, Networking and Consortia. Volume 1, Number 1 (2012), pp. 9-23 © Research India Publications http://www.ripublication.com 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,