Application Of Information Technology In Libraries

"This book provides an overview of IT and also an excellent review of the global as well as the national scenario of the current trends in IT applications in libraries. It presents detailed information about the impact of IT on library operations, information services, staff and end users. It discusses the key factors in strategic technology planning and strategies for managing technological change in libraries."

Information Technology (IT) plays a vital role in today's global knowledge economy. It has proved to be a great boon for the modern society. The impact of IT is enormous and global in its magnitude, direction, pervasiveness, and usefulness. IT has become an integral part of all aspects of library management, profoundly affecting all library operations, information resources, services, staff skills requirement, and users' expectations. IT has virtually unlimited potential for a variety of useful applications in libraries, as it significantly contributes to improved quality, increased productivity, more efficient operations, better resource sharing, and more effective services to users. The success of a modern library is increasingly dependent on the most effective utilization and strategic management of innovative digital technologies in libraries. This book provides a brief overview of different components of IT. It covers the current trends in IT applications in libraries in India, as well as globally. The strategies for managing technological changes in libraries and the IT skills required for library professionals in managing libraries in digital environment are also discussed in detail.

A library computer system is the software used to catalog, track circulation (where appropriate), and inventory a library's assets. It is intended for home, church, private enterprise, and other small- to medium-sized collections. Larger libraries typically use an integrated library system to manage the more-complex activities, such as acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and licensing online resources. With distributed software the customer can choose to self-install or to have the system installed by the vendor on their own hardware. The customer can be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the application and the data, or the customer can choose to be supported by the vendor with an annual maintenance contract. Some vendors charge for upgrades to the software. Customers, who subscribe to a web (hosted) service, upload data to the vendors remote server through the Internet and may pay a periodic fee to access their data. Modern libraries are constituted within and by a tradition of techniques and practices that represent a hundred years of codified professional knowledge. This book provides a historical overview of this tradition that created a complex environment of expectation and misunderstanding for introducing library automation. This book attempts to delineate and discuss the applications of the computer that have been behind the technological revolution of library science. The aim of the book is to mainly enhance the readers' understanding of the ways in which computers have heralded the invasion of technology into library science, with special attention to the emergence of digital libraries which promise to make libraries and their information completely at the mercy of our fingertips.

The rapid advances in information technology, combined with accelerating developments in computer technology offer tremendous opportunities in the field of information management. These developments have made it possible for users to access a wide variety of electronic information resources across the globe easily, instantaneously, and economically. Worldwide libraries have been exploring new technologies for providing better and faster access to these vast information resources. Information technology has provided better solutions to achieve a greater level of efficiency, productivity, and excellence in libraries. Application of IT in libraries has become inevitable in an era of widespread use of digital information resources. The impact of information technology is enormous and global in its magnitude. It has become an integral part of all aspects of the library, and it has had a profound impact on library operations, information resources, services, skill requirements of the library staff and users expectations. Information technology has virtually unlimited potential for a variety of useful applications in libraries as it significantly contributes to the improved quality, increased productivity, efficient operations, better resource sharing, and more effective services to the users. This book will help library professionals to better understand how to implement information technology with appropriate planning. It will be a valuable resource for librarians, academics, professionals, students, and researchers. This book is for those libraries which are interested in modernizing their libraries to better provide quality library services to their users. [Subject: Library Science, Information Technology]

The emergence of open access, web technology, and e-publishing has slowly transformed modern libraries into digital libraries. With this variety of technologies utilized, cloud computing and virtual technology has become an advantage for libraries to provide a single efficient system that saves money and time. Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technologies in Libraries highlights the concerns and limitations that need addressed in order to optimize the benefits of cloud computing to the virtualization of libraries. Focusing on the latest innovations and technological advancements, this book is essential for professionals, students, and researchers interested in cloud library management and development in different types of information environments.

"This book offers a global perspective on the development and design of a digital library and highlights its benefits over a traditional library"--Provided by publisher.

In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology within library and information science, scholars often find themselves navigating a complex web of diverse research areas. The broad spectrum of topics, ranging from digital libraries to artificial intelligence, poses a significant challenge for academic scholars seeking a comprehensive understanding of the field's intricacies. The absence of a consolidated resource tailored to the specific needs of graduate students, professors, and practitioners further exacerbates this issue. Multidisciplinary Approach to Information Technology in Library and Information Science addresses the pressing challenges faced by scholars in the realm of library and information science. This reference handbook serves as a beacon, illuminating the multifaceted interactions and impacts of technologies on information resources. This book delves into the ethical, legal, and social implications of information technology across diverse contexts – libraries, information centers, archives, museums, education, business, government, and healthcare.

Emerging Technologies for Librarians: A Practical Approach to Innovation focuses on the practical applications of emerging technologies in libraries, defining the technologies in the context of their use in real situations. Each chapter includes an overview of the use of emerging technologies in a particular work area that is followed by a list of relevant applications. Chapters cover work areas such as advertising, distance learning, metadata. and digital libraries, and also focus on applications, including mobile computing and web conferencing, followed by a conclusion. This book serves as a guide for those interested in learning about, and implementing, the available technologies that enhance library services, and also lists and discusses the types of emerging technologies that are available for a specific area of work. Discusses and reviews practical applications of emerging technologies for librarians Explores what emerging technologies are available in particular areas of library services Describes and evaluates applications Connects library work to innovations