Anil Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Library, Documentation & Information NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg New Delhi 110016, IN

Abstract

The emerging technologies have gripped the entire society under its impact domain. The industrial and service sectors are witnessing multiple changes in operation management. The Knowledge Resource Centres are also being affected by these technologies. The storage, retrieval and library management technologies have solved century old problems. The open access and open source have become the testing time for librarians.

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Anil Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Library Documentation and Information, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110016, IN

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of Prasad Automated Library Management Systems (PALMS) package. The package has several attributes and is very simple in its operations. It provides easy access and management of records through its search, edit, append and storage facilities. So, it would go a long way in helping its clients and managers.

Keywords

Library Computerisation, Library Software, PALMS.

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Anil Singh ¹, R. C. Prasad ², J. N. Gautam ³

Affiliations
1 Division of Library, Documentation and Information, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016, IN
2 G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katannal, Almora 263643, Uttaranchal, IN
3 School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, M.P., IN

Abstract

The paper suggests the need for networking of Himalayan Institutes' Libraries and Information Centres in the country for optimum resource sharing. The resource sharing and networking in libraries are the powerful tools both for increasing productivity and enhancing services to meet the chariging needs of library users. The proposed network ensures effective biblipgraphic control, document delivery, co-operative acquisition of serials and other literature in the field and dissemination of relevant information to the needy persons.

Keywords

Network, Resource Sharing, Himnet, Himalayan Institute's Network.

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