The application of library automation and networking software in Indian libraries has improved the efficiency of library services.

A method is described for the rapid identification of oligosaccharides employing a library of tandem MS spectra. Identification is aided by software that compares the sample tandem MS to those in the library. The method incorporates quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry along with an annotated oligosaccharide (OS) structure library and the MassHunter Personal Compound Database and Library...

The practical experience of forming the e-library network environment of St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI” library is discussed. The major related problems are considered: managing library applications, managing user data, development and replication of software program configuration of library staff and users workstations, managing Internet access for library staff and users. T...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and development of a digital library at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India, using DSpace open source software. The study covers the structure, contents and usage of CUSAT digital library. Design/methodology/approach – This paper examines the possibilities of applying open source in libraries. An evaluative app...

Adoption and use of open source library management systems in Indian libraries is gaining momentum. Koha is the first free and open source library automation package. Its excellent features have made it popular among the user community within a short span of time. This paper provides a brief picture of Koha software adoption and the users’ perceptions about it in the Indian library scenario and...

Given the lack of standard building component, in several cases digital library applications are built from scratch using ad-hoc approaches to implement all required components. On the other hand, our claim is that the development of ad-hoc software modules for each new digital library is not convenient. It is necessary to define and design standard software components in order to support the d...

This paper aims to study the open source integrated library management systems,,i.e. Koha and NewGenLib, to inform librarians about what considerations to make when choosing an open source integrated library management system (ILMS) for their library. The paper provides a detailed comparative analysis of both types of software, i.e. Koha and NewGenLib which are undertaken in the study. Both typ...