Satpathy, Sunil K; Swain, Chandra K(INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)
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The paper highlights on Parija Library, the Central Library of Utkal University of Orissa
in relation to possible structural differentiation in the era of library automation. A critical
analysis of internal and external structure of the library and states the condition of Parija
Library structure before automation. Discusses about the state of the art report of
automation of the library. Analyses possible external and internal restructuring of the
library by dividing the whole work into different functional sections necessary in an
automated environment. Provides some suggestions towards library automation in the
lib rary. Concludes with the remarks that in near future Parija Library will be restructured
to be a hybrid library instead of a fully automated library.
Dabas, K C; Singh, Sewa(INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)
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The paper attempts to review and audit the present scenario of library automation in nine university libraries in
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in the background of yesteryears and expected future. Paper points out that
today complete library automation and modernization means digitisation of the every bit of information
contents. Discusses the scope, objectives, and methodology adopted for collection, presentation, and analysis
of data for this paper. Highlights the meaning, need, main considerations, rationale, main components, and
domain of library automation in the context of university libraries. Throws light on the availability of
hardware and software in respective libraries and examines types and forms of library collection. Gives a brief
overview of library automation in historical perspectives in the selected libraries and focuses on house