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Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

2018

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Adoption Of Integrated Library Management Software(Newgenlib): The Experience Of Kano University Of Science And Technology Library, Wudil, Kano State, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, Mustapha Idris Mr Nov 2018

Adoption Of Integrated Library Management Software(Newgenlib): The Experience Of Kano University Of Science And Technology Library, Wudil, Kano State, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, Mustapha Idris Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Adoption of library automation software is imperative. In the changing phase of the information sector, Open Source Integrated Library System is gaining more significance across the world for various factors such as availability of source code, flexibility, cost benefit, better quality control, self-customization and community support. The main objective of this paper is to examine the experience of KUST Library in the adoption of NEWGEN Library Management Open Source Software (OSS). The methodology adopted was a survey design, data was collected using questionnaire. The questionnaires were administered to 5 staff of the library in the cataloguing units. The participants were …