Library Management Software MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Library Management Software - Download Free PDF

The Correct answer is (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct.

Key Points

• Timescape: Kolkata" is an augmented reality (AR) application created through collaboration between the University of Liverpool, Jadavpur University, and the British Library.
• This app enables mobile users to delve into a collection of rare archival images and data related to heritage sites in Kolkata.
• As users navigate through the city, they can explore and interact with historical content, offering a unique and immersive experience.
• This innovative app is compatible with iOS and Android devices, offering users a journey through the historic city using photographs captured by Frederick Fiebig, W.G Stretton and Company, and the renowned Bourne and Shepherd.
• Supriya Chaudhuri mentioned that the app strengthens the idea of cities as 'visualized spaces, appearing before our eyes as seen, remembered, or projected.'

Additional Information

• Augmented Reality (AR):
  • ​Augmented Reality (AR) refers to a real-world environment enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information.
  • It integrates digital elements into a person's perception of the real world across various sensory modalities such as visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory, and olfactory.
  • The key benefit of AR is its ability to seamlessly incorporate digital components into the user's perception, providing an immersive experience that feels like a natural part of the environment.
• AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS IN LIBRARIES:
  • ​Aurasma
  • Layer
  • Google Goggles
  • libARi
  • ShelvAR
• IMPORTANT AUGMENTED REALITY LIBRARY PROJECTS:
  • ​Librarian-in-Black
  • New York Public Library’s Find the Future.
  • Miami University Augmented Research Group (MUARG)
  • Smart Library
  • Wolf Walk
  • Expedition Deventer

The Correct answer is D Space.

Key Points

• The DSpace project was initiated in July 2000 as part of the HP-MIT alliance
• The first public version of DSpace was released in November 2002, as a joint effort between developers from MIT and HP Labs.
• The DSpace Foundation was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization to provide support to the growing community of institutions that use DSpace.
• DSpace Information Model:
  • Information Model of Dspace is broadly divided in four components, that is Communities, Collections, Items and Bitstreams. 
  • Community reflects the unit of an organization, collection in each community is distinct grouping of items, Items are logical content objects where as bitstreams are individual files
• DSpace sites are structured into communities, mirroring the organizational layout of universities with divisions into colleges, departments, research centers, or laboratories.
• Within communities, there are collections, groupings of related content that may be present in multiple communities.
• Collections consist of items, the fundamental archival elements, each owned by a single collection but potentially appearing in other collections. Items are then divided into named bundles of bitstreams, which are essentially streams of bits representing ordinary computer files.
• Each item is associated with one owning collection, emphasizing a structured and organized archival system.

Additional Information

• GSDL:
  • The Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software is developed by the University of Waikato.
  • Greenstone is issued under the terms of the GNU General Public License. It originated in 1996.
  • Greenstone users employ the “Librarian” interface to create and maintain digital library collections
• Fedora-
  • Fedora Linux is a Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project in 2003
  • Fedora is a compilation of software packages, each under its own license
  • The Fedora Project is a community of people working together to build a free and open-source software platform and to collaborate on and share user-focused solutions built on that platform.

The Correct answer is (i) and (iv) are correct.

Key Points

• Bibliosys and Virtua are not open-source library software.
• Evergreen and New Genlib are open-source library software.

Bibliosys:

• Bibliosys is a proprietary library management software used by libraries for managing various aspects of library operations such as cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and serials management.
• It is a comprehensive software solution designed to cater to the needs of libraries of different types, including academic, public, and special libraries.

Evergreen ILS;

• Evergreen is a notable example of an open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) that originated in Georgia. 
• Evergreens originated from the public library domain in 2006.
• It has modules for circulation, cataloging, Web cataloging, statistical reporting, acquisition, and serials control.

NewGenLib

• ​ NGL started as commercial ILS in 2005 and was made available as open-source ILS under GNU GPL in 2008.
• NewGenLib is the result of collaboration between a charitable trust called Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM), Hyderabad, and Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 

​VIRTUA ILS:

• Virtua ILS (Integrated Library System) is a sophisticated, internationalised library automation solution that addresses the full spectrum of library activities.
• This LMS is designed and developed by VTLS Inc., Virginia, USA.
• It uses off-the-Shelf UNIX hardware and the Oracle RDBMS to guarantee continued availability and support.

Additional Information

• Open Source Software Packages
  • Evergreen
  • Koha
  • NewGenLib
  • PMB
• Commercial Software Packages
  • LibSys
  • SLIM
  • SOUL
  • Virtua ILS
• Freeware ILS
  • ABCD
  • E-Granthalaya
  • WEBLIS

The Correct answer is Ralph R. Shaw

Key Points

• Photo charging system:
  • In this system, Microphotos are taken off the borrower's card, the book card, and a sequentially numbered date of issue or date due slip. 
  • The photo Charging system was introduced by Ralph R Shaw.​

Additional Information

• The Browne Charging System: The Browne Charging System was devised by Nina E. Browne in 1895.
•  Newark Charging System: It was introduced by John Cotton Danna.

​Ralph R Shaw 

• Ralph R Shaw (Ralph Robert Shaw) invented the photo-charging machine widely used in libraries.
• Ralph R. Shaw, was an internationally known librarian who distinguished himself as an inventor, educator, publisher, and bibliographer.
• A former president of the American Library Association was noted for his adaptation of machines to the library (service and related inventions. 
• He was senior assistant chief bibliographer of the Engineering Societies Library from 1929 to 1936 and chief librarian of the Gary Public Library from 1936 to 1940. 
• He served as a professor at Rutgers University's Graduate School of Library Service from 1954 to 1964. 
• He founded a publishing company called the Scarecrow Press in 1950.​

J.H. Shera

• Jesse Hauk Shera was an American librarian and library scientist.
• He is known for his contributions to the field of library and information science, particularly in the area of social epistemology.

Samuel Swett Green-

• ​He was a founding figure in America’s public library movement.
• He is considered the "father of reference work".
• He introduced the idea of a modern "library reference service" in 1876.

The correct answer is Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.

Key Points

• e-Granthalaya:
  • ​e-Granthalaya is a digital platform created by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, specifically designed for government libraries.
  • This comprehensive platform offers an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution featuring integrated Library Management Software, a Digital Library Module, a Cloud hosting environment, and a Library Portal (OPAC) with support from NICSI-empaneled Roll-out Services.
  • The latest version, e-Granthalaya 4.0, released in 2015 is designed as a 'Cloud Ready Application,' offering a web-based solution in enterprise mode with a centralized database for a cluster of libraries.
  • This ICT solution adheres to international standards prevalent in libraries, incorporating the latest ICT technology and cloud hosting.
  • e-Granthalaya 4.0 utilizes PostgreSQL, an open-source Database Management System (DBMS), as the backend database solution.
  • It is hosted on the NIC National Cloud (Meghraj) for Government Libraries upon request, providing online access to applications and databases.
  • The history of e-Granthalaya traces back to its initiation as an in-house project at the 'Karnataka State Centre of NIC, Bangalore.'
  • The initial version of the software was designed for public libraries in the state. Subsequently, NIC HQ's 'Library and Information Services Division' took charge of the software's design, involving library professionals in the process. 

The correct answer is SOUL 3.0.

Key Points

•  SOUL:
  • Software for University Libraries (SOUL) is a state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre based on the requirements of college and university libraries,

  • The first version of software i.e. SOUL 1.0 was released during CALIBER 2000. The SOUL 2.0 software was released in January 2009 and the latest version of the software i.e. SOUL 3.0 released in February 2021

  • The database for the new version of SOUL is designed for the latest versions of MS-SQL and MySQL (or any other popular RDBMS).

The correct answer is A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II.

Key Points

• Maitreyee:
  • CMC Ltd. has developed MAITRAYEE for the CALIBNET project.
  • The project of developing the library computerization package for participating libraries of CALIBNET was commissioned by NISSAT, a government agency.
  • The software package has been developed using a customizable RDBMS package called INGRES.
  • MAITRAYEE has six different modules (sub-systems).
• Sanjay:​
  • SANJAY: an Indian library automation package based on CDS/ISIS
  • It is a library automation software package.
  • SANJAY has been developed in the CDS/ISIS V2.3 environment
  • It is developed extensively using the Pascal interface to meet the requirements of a model library.
  • It was developed by DESIDOC.​
• Libsys-
  • The LibSys is a group of integrated multi-user library management systems that runs on various platforms such as UNIX, NOVELL LAN, WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS XP, etc.
  • Libeys is designed to be compatible with various operating systems, making it versatile and adaptable.
  • It is built around its indigenous bibliographic database following ANSI Z39.2 format and supports variable field lengths for different types of documents
  • The development of LibSys was started with Info-Tek Consultants Pvt. Ltd., a New Delhi-based software company that engaged in providing software solutions since the year 1984.
• e-Granthalaya
  • It is a Digital Platform developed by the National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
  • Version 4.0 of e Granthalaya was the first version which is a Cloud Ready Application to facilitate web-based data entry with a Centralized Database.
  • e-Granthalaya Version 4.0 utilizes the Postgre SQL database system for efficient data management.
  • e-Granthalaya was started as an in-house project at 'The Karnataka State Centre of NIC in 2002 for the automation of public libraries in the Karnataka state.

The Correct answer is ​Supports a single platform for bibliographic databases.

Key Points

• SOUL is one of the oldest ILS initiatives in India.
• The first version (version 1.0) of SOUL (Software for University Library) was released in February 1999 during CALIBER-99(INFLIBNET) at Nagpur.
• The second version of SOUL, named SOUL 2.0 was released in January 2009.
• Major features and functionalities of SOUL 2.0 are as follows:
  • UNICODE-based multilingual support for Indian and foreign languages;
  • Compliant with International Standards such as MARC21, AACR-2, and MARCXML;
  • Supports multi-platform for bibliographic databases such as MySQL, MS-SQL, or any other RDBMS.
  • Supports cataloging of electronic resources such as e-journals, e-books, and virtually any type of material;
  • Supports requirements of digital library and facilitates a link to full-text articles and other digital objects; Etc.
  • Supports data exchange in ISO-2709 standard;
• The SOUL 2.0 consists of the following modules
  • Acquisition
  • Circulation 
  • Cataloguing
  • OPAC
  • Serial Control
  • Administration.
• ​The latest version of the software i.e. SOUL 3.0 released in February 2021.

The Correct answer is Library Integrated Management Software.

Key Points

•  SOUL:
  • Software for University Libraries (SOUL) is a state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre based on the requirements of college and university libraries.
  • The first version of software i.e. SOUL 1.0 was released during CALIBER 2000. The SOUL 2.0 software was released in January 2009 and the latest version of the software i.e. SOUL 3.0 released in February 2021
  • The database for the new version of SOUL is designed for the latest versions of MS-SQL and MySQL (or any other popular RDBMS).
  • The second version of SOUL, named as SOUL 2.0 was released in January 2009.
  • The SOUL software consists of the following modules.
    • Acquisition
    • Catalog
    • Circulation
    • Serial control
    • OPAC
    • Administration
  • The latest version of the software i.e. SOUL 3.0 released in February 2021.​

Additional Information

• Content Management System (CMS):
  • ​Content Management System (CMS) software refers to applications that facilitate the creation, modification, and management of digital content.
  • These systems are specifically designed to simplify the process of publishing web content, allowing users to create and manage digital content without requiring extensive knowledge of programming or web development. 
  • Examples:
    • WordPress
    • Drupal
    • Joomla 
    • Magento 
    • Sitecore
• E-Content Development Software:
  • ​E-content development software refers to applications and tools designed to create digital content, such as e-books, online courses, digital manuals, and other forms of educational or instructional materials.
  • These software solutions often provide a range of features that assist in the development and management of electronic content, including interactive elements, multimedia integration, and compatibility with various devices and platforms. 
  • Examples:
    • Elucidat
    • Adobe Captivate
    • Articulate Storyline
    • El Design
    • Gomo
    • Lectora Inspire and Lectora Online
    • Adapt
    • DominKnow One
• Digital Library Management Software:
  • ​A Digital Library Management System (DLMS) is a comprehensive software system that facilitates the creation and management of digital libraries.
  • This system serves as the foundational framework for the organization and administration of digital libraries.
  • The proposed digital library framework is built around six fundamental concepts, which include content, users, functionality, quality, policy, and architecture.
  • Examples:
    • DSpace
    • Greenstone
    • EPrints
    • Fedora
    • Invenio

The correct answer is (A) and (B) are correct:

Key Points

• A library management system is software that is designed to manage all the functions of a library.
• Some important library management systems are:
  • Evergreen: The Evergreen Project
    was started in 2006 by the Georgia Public Library System.
  • Koha: Koha is the first open-source ILS (released in 2000 as open source). Koha is an integrated library management system that was originally developed by Katipo Communications Limited of Wellington, New Zealand for the Horowhenua Library Trust (HLT).
  • NewGenLib or NGL started as commercial ILS in 2005 and was made available as open-source ILS under GNU GPL in 2008.NewGenLib is the result of collaboration between a charitable trust called Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM), Hyderabad, and Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 
  • LIBSYS: LibSys is an indigenous ILS designed and developed by LibSys Corporation, New Delhi in 1984.LibSys is presently available in six different editions/versions.
  • SLIM: SLIM (System for Library Information Management) is a client-server architecture-based ILS developed by Algorithms Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
  • SOUL: SOUL Libraries) started by INFLIBNET
    in collaboration with DESIDOC. First version
    (version 1.0) of SOUL (Software for University Library) released in February 1999 during CALIBER-99 at Nagpur.

Additional Information

• Both Dspace and Greenstone are Institutional Repository software.
• DSpace: DSpace is developed as a joint research project of the MIT libraries and Hewlett-Packard(HP) through invent@MIT.
• Greenstone: The Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software is developed by the University of Waikato

The Correct answer is UNESCO.

Key PointsCDS/ISIS Software:

• CDS/ISIS is an advanced non-numerical information storage and retrieval software package.
• It was developed by UNESCO in 1985 to meet the requirements of many institutions, especially in developing countries.
• This software was original, based on the mainframe version of CDS/ISIS started in the late '60s.​

Additional Information

• SOUL:
  • It is a state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gujarat initially released in the year 2000.
  • SOUL has UNICODE-based multilingual support for Indian and foreign languages.
  • It is Compatible with International Standards such as MARC21, AACR-2, and MARCXML.
• WIN/ISIS:
  • WIN/ISIS is a Windows version of the CDS/ISIS system (Computerized Documentation Service/Integrated Set of Information System) which originated at ILO (International Labour Organisation)and became available in 1996, developed by UNESCO and it could be freely downloaded from the Internet.

The correct answer is "(B) and (D) only".

Key Points

• Koha-
  • Koha is a full-featured open-source integrated library system licensed under the GNU General Public License.
  • It was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand, and installed for the first time in January 2000.​
• Liblime-
  • Liblime is a web-based and cloud-hosted open development Library Services Platform.
  • It provides implementation and development services around the open-source Integrated library system Koha. 
  • It was founded in 2005 by Joshua Ferraro, as part of Metavore Inc. and later purchased by Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) in 2010.
• ​Informatics-
  • ​Informatics is an early pioneer in the business of e-Information in India that was incorporated in 1980.
  • It creates and delivers high-quality information products and services for local and global markets.
  • Its services include - Information Products, Library Management solutions, Publishing, and Content Management Services
  • The Library Management Solution includes -
    • ​Koha – Library Management System, 
    • FedGate – Discovery Solution,
    • RemotLog – Remote Access Solution,
    • RFID Solution, 
    • Journal Subscription Services

Additional Information

• Duraspace-
  • DuraSpace was a not-for-profit organization founded in 2009 with the merger of Fedora Commons organization and the DSpace Foundation.
  • DuraSpace merged with LYRASIS, in 2019 to become a division of the organization.
  • It creates innovative, interoperable technologies and open standards and protocols for preserving digital scholarship and culture.
•  Amazon-
  • It is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
  • It was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994, in Washington.

The Correct answer is Inverted file.

Key Points

• Searching and browsing in WINISIS:
  • ​Searching and browsing in WINISIS involves using the search language of CDS/ISIS, which is based on Boolean algebra for expressing logical operations between classes.
  • Efficient searching requires a thorough understanding of the applicable search terms for a specific database.
  • WINISIS aids users by providing a dictionary of search terms.
  • The normal method of searching utilizes the inverted file.
  • To search the database, users can choose between Expert Search or Guided Search.
  • Before initiating a search, it's crucial to ensure that the inverted file is up-to-date.
    • Guided Search offers a search form with separate text boxes for entering search terms, while Expert Search provides a form with one large text area for entering the search expression.

Additional Information

• WINISIS, an adaptation of the CDS/ISIS system (Computerized Documentation Service/Integrated Set of Information System) originally developed at ILO in the early 1960s, serves as a Library Automation software.
• Since the 1970s, UNESCO has been responsible for its maintenance and development.
• The microcomputer version was first released in 1985, gaining popularity with over 20,000 institutions globally.
• The Windows version, known as WINISIS, underwent testing in May 1995 and was officially launched in November 1998 as version 1.31.
• The record structure used for exporting and importing, known as ISO 2709, enjoys wide support in various library software and data standards such as CCF, MARC, UNIMARc, etc.
• Key Features of WINISIS include user friendliness, database processing using the same structure as CDS/ISIS for DOS, data entry and searching capabilities, and a formatting language introduced from version 10 onwards, incorporating commands typical for a high-level programming language, such as the WHILE command and the FOR command.

The Correct answer is 2021.

Key Points

• SOUL, developed by the INFLIBNET Centre, is an advanced integrated library management software tailored to meet the specific requirements of college and university libraries.
• Here are the key features:
  • Purpose: SOUL streamlines library operations within a client-server environment.
  • Standards and Compatibility: 
    • ​SOUL adheres to international standards for bibliographic formats, networking, and circulation protocols.
    • The latest version, SOUL 3.0, is compatible with modern relational database management systems (RDBMS) like MS-SQL and MySQL.
  • Applicability:
    • ​While initially designed for academic libraries, SOUL is also well-suited for various other types and sizes of libraries, including school libraries.
  • Evolution:
    • ​SOUL 1.0 debuted during CALIBER 2000.
    • SOUL 2.0, launched in January 2009, brought significant enhancements.
    • The most recent version, SOUL 3.0, was introduced in February 2021.
  • ​​International Standards:
    • ​SOUL 2.0 adheres to renowned standards, including the MARC 21 bibliographic format.
    • It also supports Unicode-based Universal Character Sets for multilingual bibliographic records.
    • Additionally, it incorporates NCIP 2.0 and SIP 2-based protocols for electronic surveillance and control.

The Correct answer is Management, Circulation, OPAC.

Key Points

• Alice for Windows(AfW):
  • ​Alice for Windows (AfW) is an integrated library automation software package developed by Softlink, an Australian company based in Brisbane.
  • Established in 1983 and expanded to Softlink Asia in 1996, the company has grown consistently and is now recognized as a leading provider of library automation software.
  • With over 13,000 installations globally, including approximately 150 in India, AfW stands as the second-largest system after Libsys.
  • AfW comprises several modules, each catering to specific library management functions, including:
    • Acquisition Management
    • Circulation
    • Periodicals
    • Journal Indexing
    • Multimedia
    • Subject Authority
    • Web Enquiry
    • Book Hire
    • Multilingual
    • Patron Self-Checking
  • Management, Circulation, and OPAC are included in the Standard Set of the Alice for Windows Library Management Software.