Criteria foe Selection and Evaluation of Library

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1996-02-15

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INFLIBNET Centre

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Present paper discusses the development of library software in India. General criteria and implications for software selection like cost. experiences, originator, supplier etc. are briefly discussed. Technical criteria for software selection like language, compatibility, ease of use, support, interface and integration, documentation, maintenance, etc. are discussed in detail. Checklist for the evaluation of database software is presented. Several advantages and disadvantages of software packages are elucidated. Various problems in available library software are also described.

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Criteria, Selection, Library Software, Software Implementation

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