Types of Library Software

by Muhammad Yousuf

A library software is a complete management of library systems and having module of material acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, serial and OPAC. Library software also referred as Library system or automation or integrated library system (ILS).

Q No. 1 What are the different types of library software?

Q No. 2 What are the popular software use in the library?

Q No. 3 What are the main advantage of Library software or Library Management system?

Q No. 1 What are the different types of library software?

There are two types of library software used in libraries.

1. Open source Library software  

Open Source library software is open for all and freely available to everyone. Librarian can installed and download this software use without any license or commercial fees. Open source software technical support and coding provided by the software developer at online platform. Librarians can support and technical help form this platform.

Examples

Koha

Green Stone

SLIMS

BiblioTEQ

EverGreen and etc.

2. Commercial Library Software

Commercial library software referred as license software these software are not freely available libraries have to pay subscription charges for these software. On the basis of payment software company provided technical support to respective librarian.

Example

Virtua

Symphony Sirsidynix

Destiny Library Manager (Follette)

Alexandria

Libero and etc.

Q No. 2 What are the popular software use in the library?

The popular software used in libraries most popular open software use in libraries are Koha, Greenstone and SliMs.

Popular commercial software use in libraries are Virtua, Shympony World share management services and Alexandria.

Q No. 3 What are the main advantage of Library software or Library Management system?

There are following advantage of the Library Management Software

1.Simple and easy to operate

2. Increase librarian’s efficiencies

3. Mobile access, anytime, anywhere

4. Search, add, update, and view library materials online

5. Helps to manage library functions constructively

6. Saves time and reduces overheads

7. Reduce library’s operating cost

8. Customized reports for better management

9. Remove manual processes to issue books and maintain records

How to Cite this Article

M.Y Ali (2023). Library Software and its Types. https://profileusuf.wordpress.com/types-of-library-software/