![]() ![]() This led to increased use of computers in libraries and printing industries. During 1960s the cost of hardware came down and appreciable attempts were made towards developing library application packages. However, their use and application was very limited and restricted due to the high cost of hardware and non-availability of application software packages. Computers entered and found some place in American libraries during this decade. Dr H P Luhn had organized computerized indexes in 1950s. Library automation refers to use of computers in library work including services Computers were engaged in library service in USA in 1950s in a very modest way. Library automation aids to enhance the collection of the library and make library easier to organize and accessible both to the librarian and users. ![]() Library automation comes to means the application of computers and networking technologies in the library. An Library Automation System refers to use of automatic or semi-automatic data processing machines to mechanize all works and activities of traditional library system as acquisition, processing, circulation or providing access to information. The holding of this type of libraries are some as that of traditional libraries. A library with machine-readable catalogue computerized acquisition, circulation and OPAC are called as automated library.
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