Library Automation Information Exchange

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Library Automation Information Exchange

• Break into groups by institution
  UNIJOS,OAU,ABU.
• Tasks-Discussrecord viz
• Retrospective Conversionimplementing a library
  management systems update.
• Problems occurred Lessons learned along the way.
• Report back to group on accomplishment problems
  Lessons learned.
• Ground RulesSelect a facilitator,Timekeeper,Reco
  rder and Reporter
• 20 minutes for discussion,7minutes to
  report,select 5 problems5 lessons

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Achievement on Retrospective conversion and
Library management system

• Taskforce updated shelf list record
• Cards written from old worksheet
• Cards arranged on shelf list.
• Staff trained on ITS for windows in Ghana
• BARCODING materials-330 entries690entries on
  Active File
• Training the trainees.
• 7 Brand name computers 5 Handheld scanners.
• DATAD Project implemented-1000 entries sent to
  Ghana.

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PROBLEMS.

• Erratic Power Supply
• Virus attack
• Inadequate funding-purchasemaintenance
• Lack of skill
• Shortage of manpower and machine
• Manual Processing problems

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LESSONS

• Adequate funding imperative.
• Backup of power supply imperative.
• Continuous training retraining of staff.
• Exchange program for staff development.
• Proper planning enough subcommittees.
• Conducive working environment for
  staffequipment.
• Please cooperate