Automation of schools librabry media centres in the 21st century: The imperative of databases and software packages

Abstract

This paper discusses the basic functions of school library media centres. It examines the various categories of software packages available for libraries and information centres and the extent to which library automation will support their information delivery system. The paper emphasizes the criteria for software evaluation and itfinally concluded that the tremendous advancement in computer technology techniques would no doubt bring a drastic change in their information processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination.