A comparative study of two open source Integrated Library Systems (ILS)‎ PhpMyBiblio (version. 5.3.1)‎ and New GenLib (version. 3.0)‎

Other Title(s)

نظم الإدارة المتكاملة

Joint Authors

Uthman, Faris Ali Muhammad
al-Zaghlul, Fawwaz Ahmad

Source

المكتبات و مراكز المعلومات في بيئة رقمية متغيرة المؤتمر الدولي الأول الذي أقامته جمعية المكتبات و المعلومات الأردنية بالتعاون مع جامعة البلقاء التطبيقية و بدعم من صندوق دعم البحث العلمي بمناسبة اليوبيل الذهبي للجمعية خلال الفترة 29-31 / 10 / 2013

Publisher

Jordan Library and Information Association

Publication Date

2013-10-31

Country of Publication

Jordan

No. of Pages

28

Main Subjects

Library Sciences

Topics

• Management
• Computing
• Conferences
• Libraries
• Integrated information systems

English Abstract

In this paper, we conducted a comparative study between two well known open source integrated library management systems, i.e.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) and NewGenLib (version.

3.0), to inform librarians about what considerations to be taken when choosing an open source integrated library management system (ILMS) for their libraries.

The paper provides a detailed comparative analysis of both types of software, i.e.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) and NewGenLib (version.

3.0), which are undertaken in the study.

The methodology used for the study is “Evaluation method” which is followed with the help of structured evaluation checklist prepared after the thorough study of reference tools, reference statistical data available and related literature.

Both types of software are evaluated and compared qualitatively and quantitatively.

Our findings showed that both types of software are web-enabled and support library automation.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) has more specific characteristics of open source ILMS.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) needs to upgrade, modify and improve its features.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) requires very little hardware and it is easy to install.

PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) has advanced database features.

NewGenLib (version.

3.0) has better functionality of modules than PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1).

More formats and standards are supported by PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1).

Digital library functionality of NewGenLib (version.

3.0) is more specific in terms of technology, data structure and programming.

Also NewGenLib (version.

3.0) provides more user help and support whereas PhpMyBiblio (version.

5.3.1) provides more user-friendly downloads and a documentation facility.

NewGenLib (version.

3.0) has more enhanced features which are significant for ILMS while selecting software for automation.

The practical implications of the comparative analysis of the open source ILMS done in this study will help librarians in making necessary considerations while choosing an open source software for their libraries.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-437561

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