Bar-code Circulation System
The Library uses NewGenLib software package which is an integrated multi-user library management system that supports all in-house operations of the Library. The NewGenLib consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials, article indexing and OPAC. Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records has been completed and 60,000 bibliographic records of books available in the Library, can now be accessed through the NeeGenLib OPAC. The database of books available in the Library is being updated on day to day basis with details of recently acquired books. Records of all the Library patrons have also been created in the NewGenLib package. The editing and updating activities are in progress.
The NewGenLib package has been successfully implemented for the circulation activities, initially for faculty and staff. All faculty and staff members are being migrated to the new computerized circulation system. The package has also been implemented for Acquisition and Cataloguing activities. The data entry work for Serials System is in progress.
