Question

What are the criteria for evaluation of Library Automation Software? A. Vendor validity, B. User's choice, C. Hardware and third party software requirements, D. Resale value, E. Performance testing.

• A. A, C, E Only
• B. A, D, E Only
• C. E, D, C Only
• D. E, B, A Only

Hint:

Evaluate library software by checking vendor reliability, technical requirements, modules, support and performance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Library automation software must be evaluated carefully before selection because it affects cataloguing, circulation, acquisition, OPAC and serial control.

Step 1: Check vendor validity.
Vendor validity is important because the library must know whether the vendor is reliable and can provide support. \[ A = \text{Important criterion} \]

Step 2: Check hardware and third-party software requirements.
Software should match available hardware and required supporting software. \[ C = \text{Important criterion} \]

Step 3: Check performance testing.
Performance testing is important to check speed, reliability and accuracy of software functions. \[ E = \text{Important criterion} \]

Step 4: Reject resale value.
Resale value is not a standard criterion for evaluating library automation software. Therefore, the correct set is: \[ A,\ C,\ E \]