Automated library management system for public libraries in the Philippines
ISSN: 0741-9058
Article publication date: 15 November 2021
Issue publication date: 7 December 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to develop a computerized system that will increase the efficiency and supervision of library activities, thereby providing easy access to library usage for librarians and library users.
Design/methodology/approach
The researchers use the agile methodology to develop and implement the system. PHP, JavaScript, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets and SQL are the languages used to create the library management system.
Findings
The developed system received an overall rating of 4.42 with a descriptive rating of “Excellent.”
Originality/value
The automated library management system is a computerized system for the public libraries designed in the Philippine setting to make the library’s processes more efficient, reliable and portable especially in times of pandemics.
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Acknowledgements
The study is funded by Parañaque City Public Library.
Citation
Obsanga, A.P. and Enierga, R.R. (2021), "Automated library management system for public libraries in the Philippines", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 38 No. 9, pp. 17-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-10-2021-0072
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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