An Online Public Access Catalogue for the Edgerton University Library System: A Proposal and Strategy for Implementation
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1996-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The need to introduce computers in Egerton University Libraries have been
emphasized in this document. The document particularly discusses the need to
computerise the catalogue system which is the main access to the libraries' holdings.
Application of IT 111 Kenya has been briefly discussed with particular reference to
specific areas in libraries that have benefited from computerisation.
Analysis of Egerton University in terms of its structure and functions carried out
111 the various library sections have been discussed with particular reference to the
catalogue and the cataloguing process. The results of questiormaire and interview surveys
of the library users, library personnel as well as the computer vendors in Kenya have also
been presented and analyzed. Findings from the literature review on various library
management software packages and in particular, the OPAC features they offer have been
discussed.
User requirements and desired features of the proposed system which were
defined following the analysis of the survey findings as well as literature review have
also been documented.
EULOP AC, a prototype system has been designed to demonstrate how the
proposed system can work. Prototype databases for monographs, serials, reports and
cartographic materials were developed following MARC format, in CDS/ISIS platform.
Program source codes had to be developed using ISIS Pascal to develop an OPACinterface. These prototype databases as well as the developed interface have been
discussed. A strategy for implementation was developed and this has been presented in
chapter eight.
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