This study is an attempt to reveal the practical experiences and the lessons learned from the implementation of automation and digital library system in the Central Library, University of Rajshahi (RUCL). It also ascertains the...
moreThis study is an attempt to reveal the practical experiences and the lessons learned from the implementation of automation and digital library system in the Central Library, University of Rajshahi (RUCL). It also ascertains the modernization process of different library services through using open source software and various development phases of RUCL. This paper prepared upon the practical experiences of authors regarding the implementation of automated and digital library system in the Central Library, University of Rajshahi. The process of delivering of library services has been changed with the successful implantation of the integrated system. Ultimately, the solidarity of information acquisition, processing, storage and retrieval, information dissemination services and the whole academic and research environment has been enhanced to an expected level. The implementation of the automation & digitization system is one of the turning points in the development of RUCL. It does not only bring a new era in managing the RUCL but also it is one of the best parts to achieve the Bangladesh Government’s Vision 2021: A Digital Bangladesh. This paper will help other medium to large size of libraries to generate ideas for implementing the automated and digital library systems in their premises. It will also help the librarian to take their proper decision regarding implementation of a modern automated library management and a digital library system.