Abstract

Automation of library services and the use of open source software are essential for efficiency of information retrieval by systematizing and mechanizing the workflow. Library automation benefits both the library staff and the users .It reduces the level of job stress on the staff and enhances remote and timely provision of up-to-date information to the users. The objective and purpose of automation should be clearly reviewed before going for any automated information management system. Hundreds of software packages are available in the market that supports comprehensive automation of libraries. Normally automation software integrates activities such as administration, acquisition, circulation, documentation information retrieval and report generation.