Content Outline and Competencies

The course include the following module

Module 1: System Preferences This module deals with various control parameters which determines the basic behaviour of library automation system.

Module 2: Circulation The circulation module handles the tasks of keeping track of which borrower has which materials, when the materials are due back, what late fees might be due, and so forth. This is the mostly used part.

Module 3: Acquisition Acquisition module handles the order placement for library items.

Module 4: Cataloging This module is about how to provide easy and effective access to the library.s collection and enable the rapid and efficient retrieval of information to meet the needs of library.s users.

Module 5: Patrons Management This module is concerned with changing the information about members or viewing their details.

Module 6: Serials This module deals with management of subscription for periodical publication.

Module 7: Online Public Access Catalogue Online Public Access Catalogue or OPAC provides an online access to library catalogues to remote users.