... software, such as library management systems, to generic software used in the wider community for data management but which can be adapted to library use. The two main types of software discussed here are text retrieval systems and database management systems. Chapter 6 is a brief introduction to computer...

...Khalid Mahmood Computer technology in libraries has revolutionised the concept of rapid and accurate information services. In Pakistan, though, computer technology is new and is being successfully introduced in all types of libraries and information centres. This article reviews the literature...

... for libraries moving into the digital era. Every librarian should read it. © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Automation Computer software Computers Libraries The Council on Library and Information Resources commissioned this report to address various issues in institutional digital library...