Selection and evaluation of library technologies

1. NEEDS OF ANALIZER

1.1. Analyzing Information on existing use-

1.2. Distributing written user surveys

1.3. Holding focus groups, interviews, or informal discussions with users

1.4. Analyzing services provided by comparable or competitor libraries

2. 9 CRITERIA WHEN COMPARING EQUIPMENT, MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

2.1. Technology suitability

2.2. Technology obsolescene

2.3. Technology durability

2.4. Library environment

2.5. Technology maintenance

2.6. Technology implications

2.7. Technical support

2.8. Pricing

2.9. Appropriate technology

3. 5 CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF ELECTRONIC LIBRARY RESOURCES

3.1. Number and kind of databases

3.2. Special search features

3.3. Documentation and training

3.4. Costs

3.5. Regional preferences

4. EVALUATION is any activity that throughout the planning and delivery of innovative programmes

4.1. Enable to do

4.1.1. assumptions

4.1.2. implementation processed

4.1.3. outcome of the inovation concerned

4.2. Purpose of the evaluation is to gather data useful in problem solving and decision making.

5. STEPS IN SELECTING INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM

5.1. Analyze and identify your needs

5.2. Develop criteria for evaluation based on your needs assessment

5.3. Read relevant reviews of library automation systems and related technologies and standards

5.4. Prepare a short list of library software packages, their features, functional modules that are available, and standards supported

5.5. Ask libraries for an honest evaluation of their library management system

5.6. If possible, visit local libraries or institutions for using a library management system

5.7. Ask vendors for a demo version to try out, or if there is available download from their site on the Net

5.8. Determine and compare initial and total cost of each library system

6. 8 CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF LIBRARY SYSTEM

6.1. Match the library requirement

6.2. Product quality

6.3. Cost

6.4. Features

6.5. Function

6.6. Installation date and time duration of installation

6.7. Staff training

6.8. Support services