1. SOFTWARE IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES
VERNEKAR
ZIET MYSORE

2. Aims & Objectives Support teaching learning activity
Introduce self-learning
Introduce the students the world of information sources
Promote the use of library resources & services

3. Challenges Increased user demand Change in user interest
Change in document format
Use of Information Technology
Automation of Libraries
Development of Digital Libraries
Development of Library Websites

4. Change in User interest
Awareness about modern sources of information
Direction to use latest information
Easy to get information
Availability of information

5. Inceased User Demand Change in method of teaching
Participation in quiz programmes, talent tests etc
Participation in entrance examinations
Influence of teachers & parents

6. Need for Computer? For doing clerical work For developing OPAC
For developing Database
For doing House-keeping operations
For providing Information service
For developing Digital Library
For developing Library Website

7. Application of software
For doing clerical work : MS Office
For developing OPAC: CDS/ ISIS
For Developing Database: MS access, CDS/ISIS, Foxpro, Visual Foxpro etc.
For doing House-keeping operations: SOUL, Libsys, Libsuit, Libsoft, Bookmagic etc.
For providing Information Service: same as above
For developing digital Library: Greenstone, dspace, etc.

8. Guidelines for Selection
Study the software dealer
Study the software
Organize demonstration
Clear out all your doubts

9. Compare Merits& Demerits
Select & acqire the software
Undergo intensive training in software
Use the software
Evaluate the performance of the software
Ensure after-sale service