Library Automation Software Packages used in Academic Libraries of Nepal

Sharma (Baral), Sabitri Library Automation Software Packages used in Academic Libraries of Nepal., 2007 A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for Associateship in Information Science (2005-07) thesis, National Institute of Science Communication and Infoemation. [Thesis]

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This thesis presents a comparative assessment of the library automation software packages used in Nepalese academic libraries. It focuses on the evaluation of software on the basis of certain important checkpoints. It also highlights the importance of library automation, library activities and services.

English abstract

Item type: Thesis (UNSPECIFIED)
Keywords: Nepal; Thesis, Library automation; Library management; Library automation software
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology > LQ. Library automation systems.
Depositing user: Dilip Man Sthapit
Date deposited: 13 Feb 2014 09:09
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:30
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/22581

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