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Date:04.05.2012
Dear professional colleagues,
We are doing a study on ‘Using Integrated Library Management Software: Slant towards Open Source Software!?’. I would like to request you to kindly take out some time to fill in this questionnaire. I assure you that the information provided by you will be used only for academic purpose.
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Thanking you,
(K.C.Gangadhar) (Nagaraja. A)
Sr. Librarian Liibrarian
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology Sri Krishna Institute of Technology
Yelahanka, Bangalore-64. Chikkabanavara, Bangalore-90
Institutional Information :
Institution Name : __________________________________
Name of the Librarian : __________________________________
Contact Tel. No. (with STD Code) : __________________________________
Mobile (if any) : __________________________________
Email : __________________________________
Web address : __________________________________
Questionnaire
I. Evaluation Criteria for Integrated Library Management System(IMLS)
Note:
Make Tick mark for the correct option. Even more than one option also can be marked if necessary.
Section A (General Information)
 
 
 
1.Mention what type of Software is used in your Library
 
Open Source b) Commercial
 
 
 
10. Indicate your comparative choice *
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 I prefer Proprietary Software
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 I prefer Open Source Software
 
Section-B
 
 
 
1. How long you have been using Library Management Software
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Less than a year
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Between 1- 3 years
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Between 4 - 6 years
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 over 7 years
 
 
 
2. Which of the following Integrated Library Software are you using?
 
Free ILMS Commercial ILMS
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Koha HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 LIBSYS
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 OpenBiblio HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 EASYLIB
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Evergreen HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 LIBSOFT
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 NewGenLib HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 TLMS
 
Specify other please………….. HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Specify other please…………….
 
 
 
3. Which module of the Integrated Library software are you using?
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Acquisition
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Cataloguing
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Circulation
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Serials
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Web OPAC HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Specify other please : HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Text.1
 
 
 
4. Rate your Library Management Software on the following aspects.
 
Poor Average Good Better Excellent
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Display & Screen Layouts HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Ease of Cataloguing HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Authority Control HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Easier to adopt in Organization HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Ease to Customize HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Bug Fix turnaround HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Security HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Best product functionality HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Less dependence on vendors HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Software Updation HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
 
 
5. Will the Software support to the following feature?
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Access to Community / Groups
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Downloading & Z39.50 Searching
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Access to Source Code
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Reasonable/Affordable Price /Support
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 User Manuals
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Specify other please : HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Text.1
 
 
 
6. What do you understand about Open Source(OS) Integrated Library Management Software?
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Free Software with Source Code
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 No need to pay single penny
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 AMC/ Upgradation Free through Volunteers/Volunteer Associations
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 All above
 
 
 
7. Do you have technical knowledge of Open Source Software ? Yes/No, if Yes, what extent it is.
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I use it
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I develop it
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I offer technical support
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I raise awareness
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I distribute it
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 I teach it
 
 
 
8. On which operating system, would you like to install Open Source Library Management Software-
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Windows
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Linux
 
 
 
10. How important do you think about each of the following in case you are using Open Source Library Management Software?
 
Very Imp. Imp. Not Very Imp.
 
Reading Open Source websites HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
Joining OS Mailing List HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
Joining OS Events HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
Contributing OS projects HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1
 
 
 
12. Do you know that certain agencies outsourcing for Installation, porting the Data, Up gradation, AMC of Open Source Library Management Software on charge?
 
1 Well known
 
1 No idea
 
1 Not clear about the Charges
 
 
 
13. Are you managing Open Source Library software independently for Installation, Maintenance? YES/NO
 
If NO, have you taken any help from outside agency for installation, data porting, up gradation and AMC? Name the agency.
 
 
 
14. How do you compare outside agency charges for Open Source Library Software and commercial software charges?
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Nominal
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Exorbitant
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Commercial software charges are better than OS LMS
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Both are same
 
 
 
15. Are you willing to recommend Open Source Software to other Organizations
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Very likely
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Quite likely
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Not very likely
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Option.1 Not Applicable
 
 
 
16. If you are not using Open Source Library Management Software, Tick the Reasons-
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Not come across with such an opportunity
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Lack of Technical knowledge
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Lack of Technical Support
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Lack of Skilled Manpower
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Lack of Technical Support -Routine transactions
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Customization
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Not clear about Infra-structure
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 No idea whom to approach
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 No idea about Training
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 All the above
 
 
 
17. What are the advantages of Commercial software over Open Source Software
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Vendor Support
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Easier to adopt in Organization
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Automated updates
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Reduced IT support
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Best Product Functionality
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Security
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Code Quality
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Specify other please: HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Text.1
 
 
 
18. What is your personal opinion about adopting Open Source LMS in your Institution, if you get an opportunity?
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Willing to adopt Open Source ILMS
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 In dilemma, whether to move for Open Source or not
 
HTMLCONTROL Forms.HTML:Checkbox.1 Not interested
 
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