LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENT CAMPUSES:

Adhikari, Mahendra Prasad

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENT CAMPUSES:

Publisher

Central Department of Library and Information Science

Abstract

This thesis entitled "Library Management Software in Tribhuvan University Constituent Campuses: Problems and Solutions" focuses on the challenges faced by Tribhuvan University (TU) campus libraries in managing their library management software. It highlights the lack of uniform software and limited awareness among executives and librarians, which hinder data availability and effective management. Among the 62 TU constituent campuses libraries only 35 campuses libraries have installed library management software and other has not installed till the time of data collection. So, this research includes only 35 libraries using library management The findings revealed open-source software like Koha was chosen by 8 campuses, while 25 campuses opted proprietary software such as Cosmos, Mumolas, E-Library, and Mitra ERP. Difficulties in accessing technicians for software maintenance were reported by 71% of the campuses. Moreover, only 28% of the campuses had the capability to import/export MARC data, and among them, only 23% utilized this provision. Lack of uniformity in data management and limited import/export capabilities were common issues across campuses. The variation in software choices and scarcity of technicians available for software maintenance evolved as major problems. The study emphasizes the need for staffing adjustments and comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills of the workforce in campus libraries. It recommends investing in technology and to understand the factors influencing automation. In conclusion, this study highlights the challenges faced by TU campus libraries in managing their library management software and proposes solutions to improve data management and operational efficiency. It underscores the importance of addressing issues related to software uniformity, awareness, and training while investing in technology and conducting further research for continuous improvement in TU campus libraries. Keywords: automation, integrated system, digital library, academic library