Text retrieval and library management software in India

G.G. Chowdhury; Sudatta Chowdhury

doi:10.1108/eb047171

Text retrieval and library management software in India

G.G. Chowdhury, Sudatta Chowdhury

Computer And Information Sciences

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Abstract

Automated text retrieval and library management systems have not yet taken a desired shape in Indian libraries, though efforts are being made in this direction. A number of software packages for this purpose have come out recently through government and private agencies. Published sources assessing this technology are yet to appear, therefore choosing the right software is difficult. This paper aims to highlight the present Indian scenario by presenting a brief overview of 10 selected indigenous packages, namely CATMAN, CDS/ISIS, LIBRARIAN, LibSys, MAITRAYEE, MECSYS, NIRMALS, SANJAY, TULIPS, and WILISYS. The underlying framework and text retrieval and library management facilities in these packages are briefly discussed. Considering the cost aspect, it is concluded that CDS/ISIS, along with SANJAY with some further modifications, might prove to be the most suitable package for most Indian libraries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	253-261
Number of pages	9
Journal	Program
Volume	28
Issue number	3
Early online date	1 Mar 1994
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047171
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 1994

Keywords

text retrieval
library management software
library management systems
India
CDS/ISIS

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