Library Management Software MCQ Quiz in मराठी - Objective Question with Answer for Library Management Software - मोफत PDF डाउनलोड करा

The correct answer is SOUL.

Key Points 

SOUL Software:

• INFLIBNET has developed library management software known as SOUL.
• It is associated with its training, installation, and up-gradation.

• The SOUL software consists of the following modules.

  • Acquisition
  • Catalog
  • Circulation
  • Serial control
  • OPAC
  • Administration

Additional Information 

• SOUL stands for Software for University Libraries.
• The first version (version 1.0) of SOUL was released in February 1999 during CALIBER-99 at Nagpur.
• The second version of SOUL, named SOUL 2.0 was released in January 2009.
• It is maintained also by INFLIBNET.

CDS/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.

The Correct answer is Rosalie Blake.

Key Points

• The Koha Community dedicated the release of Koha 22.11 to Rosalie Blake, recognizing her pivotal role in its creation.
• As the Head Librarian at Horowhenua Library Trust, Rosalie's visionary leadership and willingness to take risks were instrumental in starting the Koha project, which has since become a globally recognized initiative.

Koha Software:

• The World's first free and open-source integrated library management system.
• Koha was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand. Koha is designed to work on Linux, but will work on Windows with the installation of a series of additional modules.
• It is released under a GNU General Public License (GPL).

Additional Information

• Carla Hayden was the 14th Librarian of Congress.
• MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloguing) was developed by Henriette Avram at the Library of Congress as a pilot project to create records that can be read and interpreted by computers, and also shared among libraries.

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 "Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management".

Key Points

• NewGenLib -
  • NewGenLib is an integrated library management system developed by Verus Solutions Pvt Ltd. 
  • The Domain expertise of NewGenLib is provided by the Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management in Hyderabad, India.
  • Its initial version 1.0 was released in March 2005 and It was declared free and open-source under GNU GPL On 9 January 2008.
  • It uses a number of well-supported and widely used, reliable, and well-tested open-source components like PostgreSQL, Apache Tomcat, and Solr Lucene.

Additional Information

• Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management-
  • It is a charitable trust named after Bellary Shamanna Kesavan - the father of the Indian National Bibliography, and the first National Librarian of Independent India, at Secunderabad.
  • It provides domain expertise to the NewGenLib Integrated Library Management Software.
• Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science-
  • ​Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) was founded by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, a renowned Library and Information Scientist in 1961.
  • The endowment was registered as a Charitable Endowment with the Government of India in 1963 and with the Government of Karnataka in 2006.
  • Its objective is to Promote and enhance the quality of library and information services in India.
• NIC-​
  • National Informatics Center (NIC) was established in the year 1976.
  • Its objective is to provide technology-driven solutions to central and state governments.
  • It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

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 Pascal Language.

Key Points

• CDS/ISIS Software (Micro Version):
  • This software was developed in Pascal Language.
  • Micro 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, specially in developing countries.
  • This software was originally, based on the mainframe version of CDS/ISIS started in the late '60s.

Additional Information

• CDS/ISIS
  • The handling of variable length records, fields and sub-fields, thus saving disk space and making it possible to store greater amounts of bibliographic information;
  • It comprises a database definition component which allows the user to define the data to be processed for a specific application;
  • It has a data interchange facility based on the ISO 2709, which is used as standard format by, leading database producers;
  • It functions helping the user to build pseudo-relational databases;
  • The package also contains an interface between the micro CDS/ISIS and the IDAMS software for statistical analysis.

The Correct answer is 1, 2 and 4.

Key Points

• DESIDOC stands for Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre.
• It is a premier organization involved in the development of library automation software.
• Suchika is a library automation software developed by DESIDOC.
• Sanjay is also a product of DESIDOC aimed at library management.
• DELMS (Defence Library Management System) is another software developed by DESIDOC.
• These software tools help in the effective management and automation of library operations.

 Additional Information

• SLIM:
  • ​SLIM (System for Library Information Management) a client-server architecture based ILS developed by Algorhythms consultants Pvt. Ltd., Pune.
  • It is a module-based LMS that offers wide range of functionality for library management.
  • Presently there are two versions of SLIM – SLIM 21 and SLIM++.

Important Points Table of Indigenous library automation software developed in India along with their developers:

The Correct answer is ii, i, iv, iii

Key Points

Koha:

• The World's first free and open-source integrated library management system.
• Koha was created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand.
• Koha is designed to work on Linux but will work on Windows with the installation of a series of additional modules.
• It is released under a GNU General Public License (GPL)​

Dspace:

• It is an open-source repository software that can manage and preserve all types of digital content, it was initially released in 2002.
• The DSpace interface is available in 22 languages.
• It is most widely used as the institutional repository in the digital library.
• DSpace is developed as a joint research project of the MIT libraries and Hewlett-Packard(HP) through invent@MIT.
• DSpace incorporates the Apache SOLR application to support its statistics functionality, facilitating efficient searching and handling of extensive amounts of usage data.
• Unlike earlier versions, activating statistics in DSpace is now streamlined and doesn't necessitate extra installations or customizations.

Drupal:

• Drupal is a free and open-source web content management system (CMS) written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License.
• Drupal was originally written by Dries Buytaert and was first released in 2001.
• It provides a robust platform for efficiently organizing, managing, and publishing content, offering extensive customization options. Serving as a content management solution,
• Drupal powers numerous websites and applications globally.
• Its development, utilization, and maintenance are supported by a vibrant and diverse community of contributors worldwide.

VuFind:

• VuFind, an open-source library search engine, extends the capabilities of a traditional Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) by allowing users to search and explore a broader range of resources.
• Developed by Villanova University, it had its stable release, version 1.0, in July 2010 after two years in beta.
• VuFind presents a straightforward interface with adaptable keyword search functionalities.
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