Computerisation of the University of Malaya Library (UML): issues of implementation
The Library started implementing its computerized integrated library project in January 1991. The complete computerization of the Library is envisaged to take place in 2 phases. Phase I encompasses the installation and operation of the VAXcomputer and the ATLAS integrated library software. A tota...
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Perpustakaan Universiti Malaya
1991
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/15873/1/0001.pdf http://eprints.um.edu.my/15873/ |
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| Summary: | The Library started implementing its computerized integrated library project in
January 1991. The complete computerization of the Library is envisaged to take place in 2
phases. Phase I encompasses the installation and operation of the VAXcomputer and the
ATLAS integrated library software. A total of 100 terminals distributed within the Library
system will be connected to the main computer system in a campus-wide network. Phase /I
will involve some upgrading to the hardware configuration in terms of memory, disk storage,
and other encitterv equipment to accomodate up to 300 concurrent users to the system. This
includes the additional terminals for the branch libraries as well as the links from users in the
various faculties, departments to the library network. Phase I which is currently in progress
is being implemented on a turnkey basis, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 1991.
The first three months have been scheduled for site preparation and delivery of the computer
hardware, followed by three months of application software installation, training, testing and
acceptance of the system. The system will be monitored in actual operation for the next 6
months till the end of 1991. Work has been going on according to schedule, save for an
anticipated delay in the outdoor cabling work due to a shortage of the required cable. Implementation
of the ATLAS software will focus on getting some modules to become
operational as early as possible, to allow library users in general to enjoy tangible benefits
from the computerization project. Problems in implementing a big project like this is
inevitable, but to date all have been speedily resolved with the vendor. |
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