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Library Software Features [1 Attachment]
by Rafiq Ansari 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear All, Please check below a comprehensive compliance list for consideration of any library management system. I had compiled the list mainly for a media library (hence you would find references to tapes, etc.), but the list holds true for all types of libraries. Hope you would find it useful in making an informed decision before going for any library management system. Thanks. Rafeeque Ansari | Team Leader - Archive Al Jazeera English Channel | PO Box 23127 | Doha | Qatar M: +974 66628254 W: +974 44892375 rafeeque.ansari(a)aljazeera.net www.aljazeera.net/english =================================== The Times Television Library Compliance List Sr No Specification Yes/No 1 The software should have minimum, but not limited to, the following modules and functions:  Cataloguing, Circulation, Online Search, Web-OPAC, Online Requisition, Online Reservation, Online Renewal, Email scheduling, etc. 2 Allows to redefine data entry worksheet as per our needs and requirements 3 Worksheet label (field names like Author, Title etc.) editing should be possible as per our requirement 4 Allows to create any new worksheet with only necessary fields and data entry elements as per our requirement 5 Builds, maintains and uses Authority for Producers, Directors, Editors, Subjects, Locations, etc. 6 Multi-tasking – to allow multiple tasks with single login / client instance – there should not be any need to open another instance of the client 7 Should be possible to generate barcode labels for face and spine of tapes 8 Alpha-numeric, free text field for Accession Nos. 9 Accession No. field accepts special characters like / ( ) ; : etc. 10 Concept of Series with Accession No. with no field length and character limitation 11 Should be possible to generate reports and statistics based on Accn. Series 12 Stock verification with reports at the end of each year 13 Option to add/remove search fields in OPAC / Web-OPAC 14 Option to modify (add/remove) search options in combo box list in OPAC 15 Search Filter options based on tape format, location, year etc. 16 Options to conduct expert search using Boolean operators 17 Ensure data security from search (OPAC / Web-OPAC) interfaces 18 Allows to export reports in either Word and/or Excel formats 19 Allows to schedule various reminders (overdue, recall, follow-up, etc.) to be sent through email 20 Tracks the location and status of every tape and disk in the library 21 Prints face and spine labels on A4 size self-adhesive sticker stationery 22 Prints small identification labels for smaller items like DVCs 23 Automatically assigns sequential ID numbers 24 Easily creates duplicate records for logging/recording of similar items 25 Supports wildcard searches 26 Retains old ID numbers along with content details so that when the tape is recycled, system is able to tell what was previous information on the tape 27 Powerful inventory control features for blank tapes and disks 28 System should inform in advance the depletion / existing stock of blank tape stock (in order to facilitate acquisition) 29 Facility for Produces to send Online Requisition for Blank Tapes through Web-OPAC to the Library 30 Facility for the Library to forward the Producers’ requisition for blank tapes to Business Dept. for purchase. 31 Online Approval function 32 Facility to inform the producers’ about the receipt of blank tape stock. 33 All above 4 functions (point Nos. 25 – 28) to operate solely on Email system 34 Library check-in/check-out/Renewal/Reservation features 35 Allows to store an unlimited number of records 36 Smart-Fill — Automatically fills in information as you type either by way of list boxes or through browse buttons 37 Sorts and displays records in any order of our choice 38 Multi-media: facility to link images and other audio-visual file systems with records 39 Flexible — allows us to decide how much information to store for each record 40 Flexible enough to integrate with other systems in the organisation 41 Should be possible to post Library Notice and Circulars for the users 42 Should build indexes automatically, and make new records available immediately for searching 43 Allow to mark Tape status as Missing, Damaged, Withdrawn, Recycled, and Master Back up, etc. 44 Should control circulation for the items marked as above (Point No. 43) 45 Should facilitate to flush out record for tapes marked as Missing, damaged, withdrawn, etc. 46 Duplicate check of items based on Tape ID, Tape No. (Accession No.), etc. 47 Should give holdings reports based on tape format, size, episode name, episode No., title, producers, directors, etc. 48 Should give separate count for titles and volumes 49 Should facilitate bar code based circulation 50 Should maintain a comprehensive transactions log – giving circulation history of tapes and allow printing of the log as and when required 51 OS: Windows or Linux 52 Client – Server 53 Web-OPAC option 54 User licenses: Library staff clients = Min 5 Web-OPAC: unlimited 55 Database = Oracle / SQL 56 Record limit = Unlimited Notes: Additional functions can be added in the above compliance list. Please mention jut ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ against each item. For each ‘Yes’, we would insist on a demonstration. Duly filled in Compliance List may either be forwarded as hard copy or through email. Please furnish the following mandatory requirements: Hardware configuration both for server and clients Server OS (all options on which s/w operates) Client platform – whether windows or browser-based Programming language RDBMS Installation base – please attach list of users, particularly in media industry Updates and upgrades during and post warrantee period Warrantee clause Post warrantee AMC rates Cost of customization Implementation period Cost of the software – based on the above specifications On 9 June 2011 14:52, ILANOM <monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Dear Members, > > I want to purchase a Library software for our library. As of now the records are maintained in Excel. > I have a budget of 5-6 Lakhs. > Can any body suggest a good software? > Also if anyone has compiled list of features for purchasing such software then plz mail the same at - monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com > This is bit urgent. Waiting for your kind reply. > Regards, > Monali Maduskar > NISM __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS User
by subhash khode 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear library professionals I would like to send my Ph.D. questionnaire to the users of open source software. If you are using/evaluating any type of Open source software in your library/research institute then kindly fill your information so that i could send you my questionnaire . Click here to fill your information http://kwiksurveys.com?u=ossuser <http://kwiksurveys.com/?u=ossuser> Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT,Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on KOHA
by Prakash R 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Moderator - I would grateful if you kindly post in LIS.forum the following message and the attachment. Thanking you Yours sincerely, R. Prakash Roja Muthiah Research Library ======================================================================================================= Dear Professionals, Roja Muthiah Research Library will be organizing two day workshop on Koha (hands on training) on July 15 and 16, 2011 at Chennai. *Empowering Libraries & Archives Series* Workshop on Koha 3.4 Linux based Open Source Integrated Library System on July 15-16, 2011 at Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani, Chennai Roja Muthiah Research Library has launched a series of workshops titled “Empowering Libraries and Archives”. This first workshop will be aimed at the installation and the use of Koha for libraries and archives. Koha i s the world' s first Free Open Source Integrated Library System. The Koha system is an integrated system of catalogue, OPAC, circulation, member management, serials, and acquisitions package. Koha is web-based ILS, with a SQL database back-end with cataloguing data stored in MARC and accessible via Z39.50. *Course fee: 1500/ -* ( inclusive of lunch) . For Library Science student s Rs . 1000/ - . The course is limited to fifteen participants only. They will be accommodated on first come first served basis . No accommodation will be provided. The course will emphasize hands on training. Resource persons: The workshop will be led by Mr. Dibyendra Hyoju, Director- IT at Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya, Nepal. R. Prakash, Assistant Director, Roja Muthiah Research Library will be the co- facilitator for the workshop. *Components of the Workshop* - Installing Ubuntu Linux - Installing Koha in Ubuntu Linux - Enabling UTF-8 searching in Koha - Impor ting MARC records into Koha - Zebra index - Backing up and restoring Koha database - Acquisition module - Patron management - Cataloguing module - Adding items and generating barcodes - Circulation module - OPAC Last date for Registration is 10 July 2011 Regards R. Prakash Assistant Director Roja Muthiah Research Library, Chennai mobile: 9444031245 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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admission programme notification
by Abdul khan 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear all Integral University has advertised phd programme in library and information science under the faculty of applied sciences. For further details you may visit the website of university http://integraluniversity.ac.in or contact to undersigned. DR. ABDUL MANNAN KHAN LIBRARY IN CHARGE AND COURSE COORDINATOR INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY MOB NO.:0737683 04 69 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper submission- Need Guidance
by Mohan Kulkarni 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, Please specify few National & international journals (For Telecommunication Engineering) in which faculties can publish their papers and those international journals are recognized as reputed in universities or in Telecommunication industry and also which will add weight to Bio data. Your valuable guidance will help me to provide information to our faculty. Thank you, -- From- Mohan Kulkarni Librarian, Nashik, Maharashtra. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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4 new librarian jobs in india
by kamlesh hilal 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

librarian jobs in India <http://www.indeed.co.in/alert/manage/dd27ea7cd67214a8?from=ja&hl=en&fr=t&of…>Click on the librarian post for more Information. <http://www.indeed.co.in/jobs?q=librarian&l=india&from=ja&hl=en&fr=t&of=0> ------------------------------ *4 new jobs found* Librarian<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=9d99408b6cb1b020&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> IEHR - Bangalore, Karnataka Library Science . Responsible for all Libariery related works. Keywords: * Librarian* Company Profile Well known reputed management Education Institute based... Librarian<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=d2634ab2e5868bb3&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> R.V. Higher Education & Technical Institute - Uttar Pradesh Job Title: *Librarian* Job Location: G.T. Road, Chithera, Dadri(Greater Noida) District - Gautam Budh Nagar ( UP) , 07428445035 Ph - 0120 - 2666444 , 2666445... Librarian (Female or Male) (Must be B.Sc (Lib))<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=f1e9763eacebba07&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> IEHR - Bangalore, Karnataka Job Description: Should be B Sc (Lib) - A person who has done B Sc in Library Science . Responsible for all Libariery related works. Desired Candidate Profile... GDC Memorial College<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=a1a339cdbafd7248&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> GDC Memorial College - Bhiwani, Haryana M.D. University, Rohtak Norms. Lab Assistant: B.Sc. (Chemistry/ Physics) * Librarian*: B.Lib/ M.Lib having at least 5 years in same field Head Clerk: Graduate... Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. elibrary : http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Indian Z39.50 targets
by mithun raj 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Colleagues, Please help me find reliable Z39.50 targets in India. The only entry I could find from popular Z39.50 target directories is of Delhi Public Library. If anybody have a list of Indian Z39.50 servers with the Host id, Port no., and Database Name, could you post it here. Alternatively you can help me by providing Z39.50 details of your library. Thanking you in advance, -- Mithun Raj M. Project Assistant -II National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Mobile: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithunm(a)nio.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Open Access Map - Charting the Growth and Development of Open Access Globally
by Satyaranjan Sahu 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear Professionals Mapping the objects, regions or themes with its geographical position (Longitude and Latitude) is more perceiving than a simple description. The registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR - http://roar.eprints.org/ ) and Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR - http://www.opendoar.org/countrylist.php) provide extensive information to the registered repositories to browse and navigate but do not show the repository location geographically. Recently a website known as 'Open Access Map - http://www.openaccessmap.org/' has launched which aim is to display the location of all types of OA-related initiatives. The website shows that "BETA version of Open Access Map under development - launching June 2011! ". There only couples of OA initiatives of India are reflected on the map. It provides option to 'Add Item' to the map. If you are an institutional repository administrator or your institute provides any other open access services then you would like to add those to this map. Regards Satya -------------------------------------------- Satya Ranjan Sahu Scientist National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Phone: 0832-2450370 (O); Fax-91-(0)832-2450601 ----------------------------------------------------- Visit http://www.nio.org, http://drs.nio.org, http://www.biosearch.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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More than 1 million eBooks now available via SwetsWise!
by Chandrima Roy 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear Reader, Swets is pleased to announce that SwetsWise, its leading information resource management and procurement platform, has recently expanded its eBook catalog to more than one million publications. Swets has signed agreements with a number of the world's leading eBooks publishers and aggregators, bringing together an impressive wealth of compelling content and creating an extensive collection of eBooks unparalleled within the information industry. SwetsWise provides an intuitive interface for librarians and information managers to select and acquire eBook content. Customers are able to purchase both individual titles and eBook collections, under the same pricing and purchase models offered by publishers and aggregators directly. "Expanding SwetsWise to support the acquisition and management of eBook content has enabled us to offer customers a single, user-friendly interface to acquire and manage both eBooks and journals, which is unique to the information industry," said Maxim van Gisbergen, Business Development Manager at Swets. "The rapid rate that publishers and other suppliers are signing up to the platform clearly illustrates the unique proposition we offer and showcases the potential, strength and overall value of our SwetsWise platform." The following eBooks publishers and aggregators have agreed to make their content available in SwetsWise: * 123Library * ABC-CLIO * ACLS - American Council of Learned Societies Humanities EBook (HEB) * Bentham Science Publishers * Berghahn Books * Bibliotechnia * Books 24x7 Skillsoft * Brill * CABI * Canadian Electronic Library * ciando eBooks * CRCnetBASE * de Gruyter * Digitalia * Duncker & Humblot * ebrary * e-libro * Elsevier * Emerald * Global Media * IGI Global * Infobase * IOS Press * Jaypee * Karger * Liturgical Press * Ingram Content Group, MyiLibrary(r) * Oxford University Press * Rittenhouse Book Distributors, Inc./The R2 Digital Library * Safari Books Online * Sesame Street eBookstore * Springer * Taylor & Francis * Woodhead Publishing * World Bank Publications * World eBook Library Consortia (WEL) * WorldScientific Further information on the eBooks available through SwetsWise can be found at: www.swets.com/swetswise/ebooks About SwetsWise SwetsWise is the culmination of Swets' insight from more than 100 years of experience in the information industry. The result is an extensive portfolio of products and services designed to simplify the way customers acquire, search, access, manage and evaluate their eBooks and subscriptions. SwetsWise enables information professionals to effectively and efficiently administer all stages of the content management process, helping them to meet the information goals of their organization and improve the productivity of the people who use the information. Its fully integrated approach allows customers to combine individual SwetsWise services, offering the simplicity of a single solution for meeting their information needs. Further details on the SwetsWise portfolio can be found at: www.swets.com/swetwise www.swetswise.com <http://www.swetswise.com/> About Swets Swets is the world's leading information services company. We build on 110 years of experience to maximize the return on investments in time and money for clients and publishers in today's complex information marketplace. With clients in over 160 countries, Swets is a true "long tail" powerhouse that provides the most comprehensive and sophisticated e-commerce platform currently available in its field. Swets has been included in E-Content Magazine's "100 Companies that Matter Most in the Digital Content Industry" for the past six years and is the only information agent to be ISO 9001:2008 certified on a global basis - a testament to our stringent operation and client service procedures. Thanks & regards Chandrima Roy Product Support Manager Swets Office no 806, Pearl Business Park Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura New Delhi 110034 T: +91-11-45719347-48 M: +91-9911555451 E: croy(a)in.swets.com <blocked::mailto:croy@in.swets.com> I: www.swets.com <http://www.swets.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Mumbai - EBSCO Database
by sandeep bhavsar 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Respected All I am pleased to inform you that University of Mumbai is offering EBSCO database access to its affiliated college Teachers and Research Student. Librarians of the affiliated college of University of Mumbaishould promote this service among the Teachers and Research students. For Registration Kindly visit : http://mum.digitaluniversity.ac/EbscoRegisteration.aspx?ID=26392 EBSCO will inform you about the confirmation through SMS and email within 25 days. ( Press note is available at http://www.mu.ac.in/prejournals.html ) Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9029 345777 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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