Library Mangement
Collection management occurs in different ways varying according to size and level, as well as library technology integration. Greater libraries use software solution for bibliographic catalog management: Alexandria, Sophia, Pergamum, and Bib Livre. Those libraries using proprietary software solutions (Alexandria, Pergamum and Sophia – (São Paulo, Piracicaba (SP) and Bahia) make their catalog available on the Internet, but those using Bib Live allows you to search on a digital catalog through libraries’ computers only. Collection purchase is planned through an analysis of existing collection turnover and users’ feedback, as many libraries have a suggestion box. Most of visited libraries use Facebook[1], twitter[2] and blogs for promoting activities schedule and new items in the collection and for keeping connected to users. At some states, municipal libraries send reports to Regional Library System Coordination. Indicators used by libraries usually revolve around the number of loans by time period, number of PC users and number of school visits.
A broader analysis of the technology use in libraries management and the opportunities to have a greater integration of technology in this area are explored in section 4.5 of this document.
[1] Social network
[2] Micro blogging
A broader analysis of the technology use in libraries management and the opportunities to have a greater integration of technology in this area are explored in section 4.5 of this document.
[1] Social network
[2] Micro blogging