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Library Management Softwares (LMS) in India - Selection Criteria,
Features and Technical Support : An Overview
Hase, Vishwas L1 ; Dahibhate, Nandkumar B2 and Dhawle, Giridhar M3
Asst. Librarian, Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Pune1 ; Principal Technical Officer CSIR-National
Chemical Laboratory Pune2 and Librarian, Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Pune 3
Emails : vishwashase01@gmail.com 1 nb.dahibhate@ncl.res.in 2 giridhar.dhawle@gmail.com 3
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Abstract
As compared to past, in the presently era number of library management software's are
developed by different organizations and business firm and made it available to the library and
library professionals. These software's includes both cost based and free (Open Source). It is
observed that different libraries attached to universities, colleges, schools, industries, special
and public libraries in Indian have subscribed to software’s without evaluating them and faces
problems after some period. There is a need to analyze the major software's available by the
library professionals and judicially select the library management software for automating
libraries. This paper made an effort to analyze the characteristics of the major library
management software's available and tried to present the comparative analysis for the use of
library professionals. This effort might be useful to library professionals to select more than one
software's for different activities like automation, digital library development, IR etc. This paper
also highlights criteria generally considered while selecting and analyzing the software's viz: use
of standards, reputation of software developers and manufactures, vendors, cost, special
features, modules useful for libraries, adaptation to new technologies, documentation, support
and securities etc. Authors have identified and studied nearly forty four library management
software developed and available in India for use. This communication is based on practical
experiences gained while automating libraries.
Key Words: Library Management Software's, Library Software Analysis, Free Library
software's, software selection criteria
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1. Introduction:
Information Technology progressed fast and its applications reflected in all sectors of human life
effectively. ICT proved as boon in the service sector and also in Library and Information centers.
The computers were introduced in libraries but initially there were no library management
software developed to initiate the use of computers. The library professionals initially used
DBase software for developing databases in libraries. Though it was developed for business
applications the library professionals tried to use it for library functions after modifications. Later
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UNESCO developed a software CDS/ISIS, basically for the library operations and used to
develop bibliographic databases. Using base of CDS/ISIS DRDO developed software's like
SANJAY and TRISHNA to operate modules for different library functions. From CDS/ISIS
Micro version, the development reached to mainframe and Web ISIS in the passage of time. The
features of the CDS are suitable to libraries. Commercial organizations entered in to the field of
LIS and tried to develop integrated library management systems. At present more than hundred
software’s are available and proper selection of the library management software needs
evaluation and find its utility and affordability. No doubt the commercially developed software’s
are being improved constantly and also keep pace with technological change. New versions are
brought out to meet the need of libraries. The librarian's task is to evaluate and select software
that could possibly meet current as well as future needs. Though automation stage in large
libraries is completed but still many libraries are in the process of initiation of the process of
automation. Though large libraries have completed the automation but they need to shift to
another software due to some drawbacks in the used software’s. The only main problem faced by
libraries is the finance made available to libraries for automation and modernization. The another
challenge faced by the library professionals are technical issues of library management
software’s, manpower training, procurement and replacement of hardware and revised versions
of software etc.
2. Growth and Development of Library Management Software (LMS)
Initially there were no software's available for libraries in India, but since 1985 CDS/ISIS made
revolutionary changes in the applications of computers in libraries. Since then the development
and growth of software's for libraries become fast and number of library management software's
are seen on the horizon. Haravu (2004) described the growth and development of Library
Management Software’s in libraries which helps in performing various library operations.
Library automation was in its infancy during 1954-1970. Shailendra and Rai (2011) pointed out
that library management software's has existence in all parts of the world, since mid 1970's. The
period of 1970-90 is treated as the adolescence period of library automation. The growth and
development of LMS is broadly divided into four different generations by Mukhopadhayay
(2002).
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Library management software's of the ‘first generation’ and were ‘module-based’ with no or very
little integration between modules. Circulation module and cataloguing module were the priority
modules and were developed to run on specific hardware platforms and proprietary operation
systems. The ‘second generation’ of library management software became portable between
various platforms with the introduction of UNIX and DOS-based systems. The LMS of this
generation offered links between systems for specific functions and were command-driven or
menu-driven systems. The ‘third generation’ of LMS were fully integrated library systems based
upon relational databases structures. These embodied a range of standards which were a
significant step to an open system interconnection (OSI). Colors and graphic user interface (GUI)
features such as windows icons, menus, and direct manipulation became standards and norms in
this generation of LMS. The ‘fourth generation’ of library management softwares are fully Web-
centric architecture and facilitate access to other server-over the internet. These systems allows
accessing multiple sources from one multimedia interfaces (Mukhopadhayay,2002).Ebenezer
(2002) explained the development of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs). Author identified and
evaluated the significant trends in LMSs in relation to library services. Assimilation of Web-
based technology in library automation software made the drastic changes in earlier module –
based on Integrated Library Systems (ILSs). In Web environment, the scenario is totally changed
and all ILS are driven and controlled by Internet. Haravu (2004) discussed the evolution of
library management software (LMS) systems and elaborated changes in it and in technology,
information environment, user expectation and searching behaviors. These factors in the
environments have influenced charges in LMS functionality and design. The major new
initiatives that have taken place in the last two or three years, leading towards new ways of
freeing the LMS from its monolithic nature into one which supports new workflows via
Services-Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Web services. These initiatives, particularly that of
the OLE project, extensible catalogue, the recommendations of the Digital Library Foundation
(DLF) and National Information Standards Organization (NISO)etc. The recent proposal of
OCLC to move LMS into a Web –spaced platform using cloud computing paradigms have also
been discussed in the communication. Mukhopadhyay ( 2000 ) also listed different perspective
about the development of LMSs. Over the years, open source software solutions for library
management have emerged as a viable alternative to commercial LMS products.
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Many scholars have discussed the need of standards to be followed while developing softwares
for the libraries. Sherbini and Klim (2004) explained the need of metadata standards, which
depends in the large part, on the resources for which they were created. The authors reviewed
different types of metadata standards and their uses in cataloguing practices. This standards is
widely used for cataloguing in electronic environment. Chandraker (2004) has discussed the
need of Unicode Incorporation, which provides a solution to the location of problems of world
language. Unicode is a multilingual standard and technology for localization of the Indian
language materials. Shailendra and Rai (2011) pointed out the important element in all library
automation and networking that has assumed highest priority and use of international standards.
Authors suggested that librarians have basic knowledge on following aspects which plays an
important role in maintaining standards in Library Management Software.
● Metadata Standards: Dublin Core, EAD, LOM, VRA Core categories.
●Information exchange standards: AACR, LCSH, ISO10160 & 10161, ISO2709.
●Communication Standards: MARC, UNICODE, TCP/IP, Z39.50, Z29.71, OPEN URL.
●Content representation standards: PDF, HTML, DOC, XML.
●Interoperability Standards: OAI-PMH, ETC.
3. Use of New Technologies in Developing Library Software Packages:
The library software packages need to keep pace with global technology, web enhancement,
online information support, virtual services, support to barcode and RFID facility, handling un-
catalogued item, etc. Some of the few required technologies to be incorporated are:
a. Network Capabilities: Support to LAN connectivity, scope of integration of the software
package to computer outside via a web browser.
b. Web Enabling: Provision of web enabling through link to the Application Service Provider
(ASP) provision of proper internet connectivity, Email connectivity, etc.
c. Enhanced MARC Data: Many software’s permit to catalogue websites, E-Books, AV
resources in addition to the library resources.
d. Open Standard Technologies: SQL, cold fusion, or XML software’s allows to
Automatically share and update information which is common e.g. students name, address.
Thus technologies are shifting the horizon of library management software packages and
choosing software for library automation has to support it for the better performance.
4. Selection Parameters for LMS:
Software selection is an important task of library professionals, but prior to selection of LMS few
tasks are to be performed simultaneously. Hardware selection, site preparation, visits to centers
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and view live operations of LMS, Feedback about software etc are the steps to be considered in
addition, the trends in developing LMS are grouped in to commercial, in-house developed,
freeware and open source. Every kind of LMS has its advantages and demerits. The commercial
software’s are costly as it needs expert programming and also customize as per the needs of the
users. In house developed software’s are less costly but have drawbacks and difficult to update in
absence of team of experts. Freeware software’s are now grooming but they lack documentation
and no technical support and hence no warranty of its proper utility after use. Open source
software’s is the current trend but to customize experts are needed or librarian must have
developed programming skills. Therefore while selection of LMS an evaluation of the software’s
are necessary before using it. In general following criteria or parameters are considered while
selecting LMS.
1. Careful examination and analysis of software
2. Review the published literature available for the software and feedback from the
professionals
3. Compare the modules and functions with other software’s
4. Request for the trial run of the LMS to use and evaluate and onsite evaluation
5. Reputation of the developer or firm or supplier
6. Functionality on multiple platform (can run over Server, mainframe, PC etc and different
OS)
7. Revisions or versions to suit the change
8. Supports to standards ISO 2709, MARC 21, CCF, AACR II, UNICODE
9. cost of software and additional cost for actual launching the software
10. Warranty issues
11. Revisions, updates, modifications developed since launching of the original software
12. Post sale support or AMC and its charges and services provided against it.
13. support to different standards like ISO 2709, MARC 21, CCF, AACRII, UNICODE etc
14. Level of integration
15. Import and export of data in user-friendly manner and auto backup facility
16. support to object linking
17. Library functions performed like acquisition, circulation, cataloguing, OPAC support,
Serials control, library services like CAS, SDI, Library administration and housekeeping
activities and maintenance of statistics etc but a sound proof software is needed including
web support. Outputs in different formats required
18. Security at different levels in multiuser environment
19. Online error messages and online help to solve the issues
Apart from above listed specific criteria's common criteria's are also taken care of like training,
documentation, terms and conditions, flexibility, speed of operations, reliability, number of
records, variable fields, memory requirement, hardware limitations, indexing features(Auto
Indexing), etc
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5. Library Management Software’s (LMS) in India
Since past two decades numerous software’s are developed and made available to users. Out of
them few are more realistic and become international software’s and few dissolved due to want
of revisions or poorly used. The available LMS are grouped in to three categories based on
coverage and ranges like large scale, medium scale and small scale LMS. This grouping is not
rigid but on the basis of popularity, usage and review of software’s these are considered in this
case. The Trend in development of software is continues and the software’s may migrate to any
group.
5.1 Large Scale LMS: The software’s providing maximum facilities and also customize as per
the demands of libraries are placed in this group. The software’s are developed by commercial
agencies are continuously working on the software developments and adding the features to it.
Generally the cost of these are very high. These software’s are used by large organizational
libraries like universities, special and industrial viz. LIBSYS, Alice for Windows, SLIM 21,
TechLib, NewGenLIB, CDS/ISIS and WINISIS, SOUL etc.
5.2 Medium Scale LMS: The software’s developed by local agencies and are used by medium
size or college libraries, public libraries etc. These software’s cover basic functions viz. Autolib,
LIBRA, Librarian etc
5.3 Small Scale LMS: Few software’s are developed in-house or by small upcoming commercial
agencies but used by the small libraries like college, school and public and have less popularity
viz. Archive, Library Manager, Salim. Its market is local or regional.
There are many software’s noticed in the filed viz TLMS, WILISYS, TULIP, ULISYS, DLMS,
LIBRA, Autolib, LibSoft and also emerging new softwares. Koha, DSpace, Eprint, NewGenLib,
E-Granthalaya etc are emerging with having latest features for developing automated and digital
libraries. The compiled LMS are covered in the Annexure 1
6. LMS: Technical Support
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Before selecting the software there is a need to assess the requirements to launch it viz. operating
system platform, additional software requirement, Suitable hardware needed for proper function
etc. Some software need additional supporting software for efficient working. Annexure 2 is the
compilation of technical requirements for some softwares.
7. Housekeeping Functions in LMS
Analysis of different LMS and their supporting functions are analysed and presented suitably in
Annexure 3. Generally it is observed that 75% software’s support all the necessary housekeeping
activities. In addition to these support to bar code, RFID, Z39.5, UNICODE, Support to Physical
verification, embedded thesaurus, powerful searching parameters including free text searching,
root searching, truncation searching (wild card searching), browsing etc, auto indexing, auto
backup facility, support to different tools like Zotero, Amazon etc.
8. Analytical Finding:
It is observed that among all the software’s available LIBSYS (Developed by LISYS
Corporation New Delhi) made its prominent mark in usage. Universities, Colleges, Special
Libraries are using this software as it supports all most all functions necessary to be performed in
libraries and information centers. This software brings out regular versions and updates and
maintain currency hence it is also used in foreign countries and become international in its status.
Special features like integrated functions, menu driven, user friendly, possibility of
customization, securities, auto circulation, display using different formats like AACR and CCF
or user based. The support is now online and care is taken by the developers to run the system
24/7.
Next to this gaining popularity is Koha. Koha is freeware and can be used in all types of
libraries. University, college and special libraries are slowly migrating towards this. Informatics
Bangalore is providing support if required for installation and migrating data. This is a good
software for those who cannot afford costly software’s. This software also support to networking
of libraries and cloud support.
SLIM 21 (developed by Algorithms Pune) is also a very competitive software and has regular
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revisions. It supports to cost saving if university and affiliated colleges simultaneously
subscribes to this. System and technical support is also very good. SOUL (Software for
University Libraries) designed and developed by INFLIBNET Ahmadabad is another software
available at economical cost with all facilities in it. Window based and specially developed for
university and academic libraries. Free training is provided by INFLIBNET.
LIBRARIAN or Libsuit is developed by Softaid Computers Pune is also a good software for the
academic libraries. CDS/ISIS and WINISIS is also used for development of databases and has
very powerful searching parameters and data now can be ported on net also. It is not possible for
the small libraries to get costly software’s, but CDS is free and can be applied for differet
information storage.
The trends in software is towards development of economical and useful for different functions.
NewGenLib (Verus Solutions PvtLtd) and e-Granthalaya developed NIC, GNU LMS (Glibs) are
gaining popularity as these are available free with training and also supports to all functions. It is
also a good practice to use these softawres in the beginning and perform automation activity. The
softwares like Dspace, Eprints, Greenstone, Fedora are also now used in libraries for developing
digital libraries and institutional repositories.
Many small college libraries use local or in-house developed softwares due to constrains of
finance. For them it is better to shift some free softwares like Koha, e-Granthalaya, CDS and
WINISIS. Some free softwares are used for the content management in libraries like Druple,
Joomal, etc. in libraries.
Conclusion:
Library management software’s in India gradually increased from mid 1970s. The pick period of
1970-90. In the environment commercial, freeware’s are now available and librarian's challenge
is to select proper software. Selection of software is a complex process and need evaluative
approach. It is possible that even software like KOHA can do better for libraries but it depends
on the need and approach of professionals towards it. While implementing any software proper
planning, selection based on utility, data entry must be standardized and integrated, training to all
professionals and users are to be taken care for effective use. It can be concluded saying that a
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software selected can perform all housekeeping operations, Have effective IRS, Z 39.5
supported, can generate Predefined and user customized reports, maintain statistics ate different
levels like document related, user related, use related, staff related, query supporting and MIS
supportive.
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Annexure 1 : Library Management Software in India
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No Software Agency Place
1. Archives (1,2,3) Microfaxelectronici Systems. Bombay
2. Basicplus&techlibplus National informatics centre New Delhi
3. Cds/isis Unesco (distributed by NISSA, New
Delhi)
Paris
4. Librarian Growth compusoft exports ltd., Ahmedabad
5. Maitrayee CMC,Calcutta for CALIBNET Project.
Calcutta
6. Mecsys Mecon. Ranchi
7. Nirmals Nirmal Institute of Computer Expertise.
Tiruchirapalli
8. Sanjay Decidoc. New Delhi
9. Tulibs Tata unisys ltd., New Delhi
10. Wilisys Wipro india. Bangalore
11. Slim21 Algothythms consultant pvt.ltd. Pune
12. E-granthalaya National informatics centre New Delhi
13. Koha Katipo Communication for the
Horowhenua Library Trust
New Zealand
14. Abcd Bireme. Brazil
15. Newgen Lib Verus Solutions pvtltd. Hyderabad
16. Soul 2.0 Inflibnet, Gandhinagar
17. Libsys 7.0 Libsys corp. New Delhi
18. Autolib Akashinfotech. Pune
19. Libra Ivy system ltd. New Delhi
20. Library manager System data control pvt. Ltd., Bombay
21. Library manager Reference media system Tamil Nadu
22. Defence library
managemennt system Decidoc New Delhi
23. Granthalaya Insdoc New Delhi
24. Libsoft Et & t corp. New Delhi
25. Suchika Decidoc, new delhi New Delhi
26. Delis, deldos, delplus, del
windows
Delnet, delhi Delhi
27. Libsuit Soft-aid computers pvt ltd Pune
28. Nexlib Globel tech Hyderabad
29. Easylibsoft (Entire
Automation System for
Libraries) 4.3
Easylib software pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
30. Oasis for dos - Alice For
Window Softlink india New Delhi
31. Virtua
Virgina-tech library system (vtls)
Noida, (UP)
32. Libman, Librace, Unlib (on
Unix) Kashab system. Chennai
33. Collib Collib information system, Chennai
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34. Librarian ( 2.1 to 4 ) Soft-aid. Pune
35. Caliblan / collib Collib information system, Chennai
36. Liberty 3 Library and information specialists Chennai
37. Libinf manager Reference media system. Tamil Nadu
38. Weblis Institute for Computer and
Information Engineering (ICIE)
Poland
39. Libraria Mkcl Pune
40. Nalanda Iit madras Chennai
41. Catman Information dimentioninc( IDI ). Usa
42. Golden libra Golden age software technologies. Bombay
43. Clms Nutan software & publishing, Almora
44. Liberator Cmc, Coimbatore
45. Library 2000 Memex information Systems Ltd Bangalore
46. Lims School of Computer Studies, Bangalore
47. Listplus Computer system, Bangalore
48. Loansoft Comptek computer system, Hyderabad
49. Nilis Asnuta consultants Hyderabad
50. Palms (prasad automated
library management
system)
G.B. Pant Institute of
Himalayan Environment and
Development
Almora
51. Telelib Tata infotech ltd., Mumbai
52. Salim Uptron india ltd. New Delhi
53. Libris Frontier information technologies ltd., Secunderabad,
54. Krvger library manager Blitz, audio visual. Pune
55. VTLS(Visionary
Technology in Library
Solution )
Global company Bombay
56. Acquas,ascat,asire,seras Ober information system Culcutta
57. Troodon Info-resources management service Bombay
Annexure 2: Library Software’s & their operating systems and minimum hardware
requirements:
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Sr.No. LMS Operating System Minimum Hardware /Software
requirement
1. Archives (1,2,3) Windows XP, Vista, Server
2003
1 GHz processor, 512 MB , 2 GB
RAM, CD
2. Basicplus &
Techlibplus
UNIX SVR 4.0 or
UNIXWARE
Pentium II : 16 MB RAM : 170
Hard Disk 3. CDS/ISIS Win 98 /NT/xp Processor :P2,3. 40 GB Hard
disk,500 MB Ram
4. LIBRARIAN Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7
Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above
3GHz.Hard Disk:160
GB.RAM:2GB :Barcode scanner,1
Web Cam,Printer/scanner ,LAN 5. Maitrayee UNIX 3.2 PC AT 386
6. MECSYS MSDOS Ver 3.0 & above PC-AT 640 KB RAM 540 MB HD
7. Ulysis UNIX XENIX Wipro PC-AT Wipro-S-682 &
Wipro 5.386
8. NIRMALS MSDOS Ver 3.0 & above PC-AT 640 KB RAM 540 MB HD
9. SANJAY MS-DOS ver 3.2 or above
(Developed by augmenting
CDS/ISISV(V 2.3 )
PC AT hard Disk:40 GB 128 Ram.
10. TULIPS UNIX
PC-AT386
11. WILISYS UNIX XENIX PC-AT386
12. SLIM21 3.2 Win 2003/7/2008 Professional
or Win xp/Vista/ 8/8.1
Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above
3GHz.Hard Disk:160
GB.RAM:2GB Backup
Device:DVD Writer other :Barcode
scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner
LAN/ Internet Connectivity.
13. E-
GRANYHALA
YA
Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7
Server PC with Min 2 GB
RAM ,Backup device , LAN/
Internet Connectivity.
DBMS: MS SQL Server 2005
14. KOHA 2.9 Linux (RHEL 3.0, 4.0, 5.0) or
Any flavour of LINUX or
WINDOWS
Processor:P IV or Higher 2.6 GHz
or Higher.Hard Disk:20
GB.RAM:1GB Backup
Device:CD/DVD Writer
Apache web server ,MYSQL,
RDBMS and PERL
LAN
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15. ABCD Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7 /8.1
Processor:P IV or Higher 1.6 GHz
or Higher.Hard Disk:80 GB.
RAM:1GB Apache web server,
Modern Browser etc. 16. NewGen Lib Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Professional or
RedHat Linux 9.0 and above
Pentium 4 or equivalent,
1GB RAM and 40GB Hard disk
17. Soul 2.0 Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/win7 /8
Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6 GHz
or Higher.Hard Disk:80
GB.RAM:1GB Backup
Device:DVD Writer other :Barcode
scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner 18. Libsys 7 MS.DOC 6.0
Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7 /8
UNIX
Processor:P IV or Higher 1.6 GHz
or Higher.Hard Disk:160 GB.
RAM:1GB Backup
Device:CD/DVD Writer other
:Barcode scanner,1 Web
Cam,Printer/scanner
19. AutoLib Windows 98/xp IV or Higher 1.6 GHz or Higher
Processor.Hard Disk:40 GB.
RAM:1GB above
Backup Device:DVD Writer other
:Barcode scanner,,Printer/scanner
20. Libra Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7/Win 8
Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6 GHz
or Higher.Hard Disk:80
GB.RAM:1GB Backup
Device:DVD Writer other :Barcode
scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner
21. Library
Manager
Win 98, 2003/2008
Professional or Win xp//win7
500MB RAM and 40GB Hard disk
22. Defence Library
Managemennt
System
MSDOS 6.0 or higher Or
UNIX
(depending on the version of
the package)
Pentium II , 16 MB RAM , 170 MB
HD
150 MB Cartridge
23. Granthalaya MSDOS Ver. 6.0 & above
SCO UNIX Ver. 5.32 Win xp
PC-AT 486 ,8 MB RAM ,540 MB
HD
24. Lib Soft Win 98, 2003/2008
Professional or Win xp/
Processor:PIV or Higher 1.6
GHz.Hard Disk:80 GB.RAM:1GB
Backup Device:DVD Writer other
:Barcode scanner,1 Web
Cam,Printer/scanner
25. Suchika MSDOS 6.0 or higher Or
UNIX
(depending on the version of
the package)
PC-AT 486,8 MB RAM
540 MB HD
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26. Delis, deldos,
delplus
Win 2003/2008 Professional or
Win xp/Vista/win7
Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above
3GHz.Hard Disk:160
GB.RAM:2GB Backup
Device:DVD Writer other :Barcode
scanner,1 Web Cam,Printer/scanner
LAN/ Internet Connectivity.
27. LibSuit Win 98, 2003 Professional or
Win xp/ win7
1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk
,CD DRIVE Printer/scanner
28. Nalanda Linux 1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,
Printer/scanner
29. EasyLibSoft
(Entire
Automation
System for
Libraries)
Win 2003,Win xp/win7 Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above
3GHz.Hard Disk:80 GB.RAM:1GB
:Barcode scanner,1 Web
Cam,Printer/scanner
30. Oasis for dos -
Alice For
Window
Server Windows Server
2003 (std) 32 bit Client
Windows XP-SP2
Server XEON Processor,1GB
RAM, 80GB HDD,
CDROM,Sound CardClient
Pentium IV, 80GBHDD, 256MB
RAM
31. Virtua
Server UNIX based ,Red Hat
Linux
Client Windows 2000
orWindows XP
Server XEON Processor, Pentium
IV
1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, CDROM,
Sound CardClient.
32. Libman,
Librace, Unlib
(on Unix)
UNIX,LINUX 1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,
Printer/scanner
33. Collib Win 2003/Professional or Win
xp/Vista/win7
1GB RAM and 80GB Hard disk ,
Printer/scanner
34. CLMS Win 2003/Professional or Win
xp/Vista/win7
Processor:Intel Core @ Duo above
3GHz.Hard Disk:160
GB.RAM:2GB Backup
Device:DVD Writer other : 35. Caliblan WIN XP/2007 Professional Server Dual Core, 512MB
RAM, 80GB HDD
Client Pentium IV Processor.
36. NetLib Windows XP/2000
Professional
Server Dual Core, 1GB
RAM, 80GB HDD
Client Pentium IV Processor,
37. Liberty 3 Windows XP-SP2 /2007
Dual Core, 2
GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, CDROM
38. Krvger Library
Manager
MS DOC PC XT/AT
39. LIBRARIA Win 98, 2003 Professional or
Win xp/ win7
500MB RAM and 80GB Hard disk
, Printer/scanner
16
40. Libris Windows XP-SP2 /2007
Processor:PIV , 1
GB RAM, 80 GB HDD, CDROM
Annexure 3: Housekeeping Functions Supported
Sr.No Lms Housekeeping Functions Support
Acquis
ition
Catalogui
ng
Circulatio
n
Opac Serial
Cantrol
Post Sale
support
Output
Reports
1. Archives (1,2,3) × 2. Basicplus&techlib
plus
3. Catman × × × × 4. Golden libra × × × 5. Cds/isis × × × 6. Librarian 7. Maitrayee 8. Mecsys × 9. Nirmals × × 10. Sanjay × 11. Tulips 12. Wilisys × 13. Slim21 14. E-granyhalaya 15. Koha × 16. Abcd × × 17. Newgen Lib × 18. Soul 19. Libsys 20. Autolib 21. Libra × 22. Library manager × × 23. Defence library
managemennt
system
× ×
24. Granthalaya 25. Lib soft 26. Salim × × × × 27. Suchika 28. Delis, deldos,
delplus, × × ×
29. Libsuit × 30. Libraria × ×
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