Computer software (or simply software) is the programs and procedures that enable a computer to perform a specific task, as opposed to the physical components of the system (hardware). This includes application software such as a word processor, which enables a user to perform a task, and system software such as an operating system, which enables other software to run properly, by interfacing with hardware and with other software.
The term "software" was first used in this sense by John W. Tukey in 1957. In computer science and software engineering, computer software is all information processed by computer systems, programs and data. The concept of reading different sequences of instructions into the memory of a device to control computations was invented by Charles Babbage as part of his difference engine. The theory that is the basis for most modern software was first proposed by Alan Turing in his 1935 essay Computable numbers with an application to the Entscheidungsproblem. Hally, Mike (2005:79). Electronic brains/Stories from the dawn of the computer age. British Broadcasting Corporation and Granta Books, London. ISBN 1-86-207663-4.
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Access-It Software Ltd. - Library automation program designed for schools and small businesses with both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Meta Description: [ Access-It Library software is designed as a powerful library automation program. It is designed for schools and small businesses, on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. ]
ADLIB Information Systems - Specializes in library management systems and software; archive and records management systems; document management and control systems; membership systems and image database applications.
Meta Description: [ Adlib Information Systems Global Web Site. ]
ALICE Library Automation System. - Known as ALICE in Europe and Australia, ANNIE in America, EMBLA in Iceland, and OASIS elsewhere. Particularly strong in school libraries but also in other areas. Vendor is Softlink (Australia).
Andrew Osborne's Library Automation Pages - Offering information to systems librarians on a variety of library systems and vendors.
Meta Description: [ Usefull information for Librarians. Covers automated library systems and vendors, software, and practical information ]
Aurora Library System - System provides access to the Internet and the global library through incorporation of Z39.50 and Web tools.
Auto-Graphics, Inc. - Suppliers of library automation software, electronic content management, and electronic publishing solutions, including thelibrarycard.net.
Meta Description: [ Auto-Graphics offers web-based library automation solutions through AGent, a suite of integrated products - including a complete ILS system for public libraries; a robust ILL solution for consortial library members; and a powerful federated search solution for both public and academic libraries. ]
Automation Trends: ARL Libraries - Listing of systems used by member libraries.
Meta Description: [ Library Technology Guides by Marshall Breeding ]
Bailey Solutions Ltd. - Developers of PenLib, KnowAll, Konduct and PenWeb integrated library management systems, built on Microsoft Access and SQL.
Meta Description: [ Bailey Solutions. library management system software including inter library loans system software interlibrary loans system software ]
Biblio Tech Review - Electronic journal covering library automation, software, library computerisation, text retrieval, electronic publishing and digital libraries reviews.
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Bibliograph - An open-source on-line reference manager and collaborative bibliographic tool. It consists of a multi-user management application with a graphical interface and extensible and configurable import and output plug-ins which accept or return bibliographic data in a variety of formatted styles or coded formats.
BiblioMondo Inc. - Vendor that provides software for digital collections for library consortiums.
Book Systems, Inc. - Library automation software developer, library cataloging services, data conversion, MARC record support, z39.50 modules, and other library automation software add-ons.
Meta Description: [ Library Automation Software. Book Systems has been providing innovative, flexible, and easy-to-use library automation software solutions designed for all types of libraries since 1989. Book Systems provides library automation software to Schools, (single building library to a district wide librar... ]
Books Personal Library Management - Books is an open-source personal library management tool that runs on Mac OSX.
BookWhere 2000 Cataloging Software - Software package that allows the user to search hundreds of library databases via the Internet and capture MARC records using the Z39.50 protocol. Free evaluation software is available.
Cadomel Library Management Systems - UK supplier of library automation systems for school and other small libraries, including barcode labels and scanners.
Meta Description: [ Software and barcode supplies for education libraries, armed forces and other small libraries ]
CDS/ISIS Database Software - Micro CDS/ISIS is an advanced non-numerical information storage and retrieval software developed by UNESCO since 1985.
Church Related Online Software Systems (CROSS Systems) - Library 1.7 online cataloging automation software for books, videos, tapes, CDs; and Inventory 1.3 asset management and tracking for clergy, churches, schools, businesses, and personal applications. Windows 3.x/9x/NT.
Meta Description: [ CROSS Library 1.7 - $150. Library management software for Windows 3.1 thru XP. Has online cataloging, indexed keywords/phrases. Prints catalog cards, labels, value and overdue reports... ]
Contec Group International - New Zealand based company providing library management software including applications designed specifically for schools and digital collections.
course/control - Reserves management system, with information and free download.
Data Research Associates, Inc. - DRA provides library automation systems, electronic networking services and other related services for libraries.
Digital Library eXtension Service - A suite of tools developed at the University of Michigan to provide the foundation and the framework for educational and non-profit institutions to fully develop their digital library collections.
Dynix - Library automation systems, imaging, cataloging and archiving software.
Meta Description: [ Dynix library automation systems, imaging libraries, library cataloging and archiving software. ]
Elvis Digital Library (ElvisDL) - ElvisDL is an open-source e-Library with semantics based on a J2EE platform and XML database.
Emilda - Emilda is an open-source ILS that features an OPAC, circulation and administration functions, Z39.50 capabilities, and MARC compatibility.
Endeavor Information Systems, Inc. - Developers of Voyager integrated library systems and other library automation products.
Meta Description: [ Welcome To Endeavor Information Systems Inc. ]
EOS International - Offers client/server library automation for libraries. Includes demonstration version of software.
Meta Description: [ EOS International provides Web-based library automation, content, and knowledge management solutions optionally ASP-hosted via the EOS e-Library Service to serve the needs of corporate, legal, medical, government and special libraries of all sizes. ]
Epixtech - Library automation systems, including iPac. Includes product information and support.
Meta Description: [ Dynix library automation systems, imaging libraries, library cataloging and archiving software. ]
Epixtech UK - Supplier of library automation software and systems. With product information and sales.
Meta Description: [ Dynix library automation systems, imaging libraries, library cataloging and archiving software. ]
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Ex Libris - Developers of integrated library system software.
Fedora: Flexible Extensible Digital Object and Repository Architecture - Fedora is a general-purpose, open-source digital object repository system.
Geac Library Solutions - Library management software from Vubis.
Greenstone - Greenstone is a suite of open-source software for building and distributing digital library collections.
HyperJournal - The HyperJournal is an open-source software application which enables on-line as well as printed publishing.
iBookshelf - iBookshelf is an open-source application for cataloging your book collection and designing bookshelves based on this data. It supports ISBN entry using a CueCat, a standard barcode scanner, or manual entry. Book data is automatically fetched from Amazon Web services. Manual book entry is possible for non-cataloged books.
Innovative Interfaces Inc. - Information about Millennium, a Web and Java library system.
Meta Description: [ Innovative offers Web- and Java-based integrated library systems with multi-tiered system architecture, object-oriented design, and complete scalability - from a company with 24 years of successful library experience. We are the leading provider of Web-based solutions to thousands of academic, pu... ]
Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries - Highlights examples of effective use of the Internet in the following categories: virtual reference desks, innovative Internet librarians, library e-journals, image maps in public library sites, e-mail subscription newsletters in public libraries, book and reading lists, special collections (exhibits), and online catalogs.
Meta Description: [ Innovative Applications in Libraries outlines and links to new and interesting ways libraries are making use of the Web (form and content). ]
Integrated Library System Reports - An electronic newsletter designed to assist information professionals with integrated library system issues. ILSR's mission is to locate up-to-date IOLS information, provide an IOLS reference database, and track new IOLS industry developments and trends.
IS Oxford - Information about the Heritage Library Management System.
Meta Description: [ Heritage is an advanced advanced and elegant library management or resource centre management system which is designed and supported by IS Oxford in Oxford, UK. Suitable for special, medical and legal libraries, colleges, schools and charities, Heritage has revolutionised the practice of managing... ]
Katipo Communications - Katipo develops and supports open-source applications for libraries, notably Koha ILS and Kea Content Management.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to our piece of the web. Based in Wellington New Zealand, we've been quietly designing, implementing and maintaining some of New Zealands most effective web sites since HTML 1.0 was a shiny thing. We are the origianal authors of Koha, the open source library system and Kea content mangage... ]
KLAS, Keystone Library Automation System - Provides full service software, hardware, and support solutions for library automation. KLAS is a fully integrated solution applicable to many types of libraries, particularly those serving geographically diverse patron communities.
Knowledge Integration Ltd. - Knowledge Integration Ltd. create and maintain open-source software for information and resource sharing--particularly those found in the library automation and public information domains. Their projects include OpenHarvest, OpenRequest, OAIFeeder, and OpenQuestions.
Koha - Koha is a free open-source ILS in use at over 50 libraries worldwide. It includes several modules: circulation (issues, returns, transfers, reserves), OPAC, member management, cataloging and acquisitions. It is MARC compliant, has a Z39.50 server and cataloging tools including an integrated MARC editor.
Meta Description: [ Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System and offers a full-featured ILS including OPAC, circulation, cataloguing and administration components. ]
Lending Library Software - Library automation software information including features and pricing.
Libdata.com - Fully Internet based library automation system. Does not require any software installation as it works with your browser across the Internet. Mainly for Churches and small private schools. Demonstration site.
Meta Description: [ Online Library Administration Program ]
Libero - Library management system is used in public and corporate libraries, academic as well as government libraries. Australian-owned and designed.
Meta Description: [ Libero is a leading Library Management System. It is used in Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, and Special Libraries, in Europe, Australia, USA, as well as the African regions. Today, Libero serves Large (8 million bibliographic records, 35 million + data records) and small Libraries (approxi... ]
Libertoy - Toy library management system designed to manage users, collections, loans, renewals, fines, accounting, statistics and includes bar code support.
Meta Description: [ Toy Library management software. Simple and complete. Manage your members, toys & books inventory, loans, renewals, fines, lost or damaged items, accounting, statistics, 15 reports. Bar code support. Multi-users/Network or stand-alone. Secure access. Bilingual (English/French). Free demo. ]
LibLime - LibLime provides libraries with vendor support for open-source software (migration assistance, staff training, software maintenance and support). Their supported products include Koha ILS, Mambo CMS and DiscrimiNet Filter.
Meta Description: [ LibLime provides libraries with support for open-source software including Koha ILS ]
Library Automation Management - Provides a combination of consulting, implementation, and integration services specifically for the small and medium-sized school, special, or public library.
Meta Description: [ Library Automation Management, Inc. is a unique combination of consulting, implementation and integration services specifically for the small and medium-sized school or public library. Easily available at libraryautomation.com ]
Library Concepts - Providers of PC Card Catalog, a library automation system for smaller libraries. Product information and demo download.
Meta Description: [ PC Card Catalog: an intuitive, comprehensive, expandable automation system designed for the growing library, and priced for the limited budget. ]
Library Technology Guides - Guides to library automation in a number of specialized categories.
Meta Description: [ Library Technology Guides by Marshall Breeding ]
LibraryCom - Online library automation service. With a standard Web browser one can search, catalog, or circulate from any location on the Internet. Data is always available, backed up and secure.
LibraryTools.com - Makers of LC Easy and Dewey Easy, library skills training tutorials which run on Mac OS X and all Windows versions above 3.1.
LibSuite - Libsuite is a Application Service Provider for Library Automation software LibSuite.
Meta Description: [ Lobbytech is the popular Visitor Management Software available today. Simple interface yet very powerful engine and an unbelievable price of $ 49 has made Lobbytech a perfect choice by security personnel. ]
Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. - Software developer and hardware supplier offering Mandarin M3, authority control, web gateway, Z39.50 modules, serials and acquisitions, barcodes, web hosting, union catalog, and data conversion.
MC2 Systems - Low cost library management solutions for every type of library.
Meta Description: [ A low Cost Library Management Solution for every type of library. ]
Minisis - Database management software. Product information and support.
Meta Description: [ Creators the database engine, and programs for museums, archives, libraries, records mgt., tracking, and more. ]
MyLibrary - MyLibrary is an open-source interface to collections of Internet resources -- a portal.
Neuton Data Systems - School library automation products and services. DOS-based.
Meta Description: [ School library automation products, services, and software, and Library internet services ]
New Generation Technologies Inc. - Library automation software that includes catalog, circulation, OPAC, MARC, and report generator.
Meta Description: [ Library automation software that is only $495. You receive a complete library automation software package that is networkable. Featured modules in the LiBRARYSOFT library automation software package include OPAC, Catalog, Circulation, and MARC - all the features of a $2495 library automation ... ]
Open DLib - An extensible software toolkit that can be used to create a digital library by either loading or harvesting the content to be managed.
Open Source Software and Libraries Bibliography - This bibliography has been compiled by Brenda Chawner, School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, as part of her Ph.D. studies. It includes announcements, journal articles, and web documents that are about open source software development in libraries. It also includes articles that describe specific open source applications used in libraries, in particular dSpace, Koha, Greenstone, and MyLibrary.
Open Source Systems for Libraries News (OSS4Lib) - News site covering open-source systems for libraries.
Open-ILS (Evergreen) - Evergreen is an open-source ILS currently being developed by the Georgia Public Library Service for use by the Georgia Library PINES Program, a consortium of 249 public libraries. The Open-ILS site includes background information about the project, relevant links, a regularly updated progress blog, documentation, and links to mailing lists and downloads.
OpenBiblio - OpenBiblio is an open-source ILS containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality.
OpenSiteSearch - OpenSiteSearch is a java-based Z39.50 portal system. Its primary use is for libraries to build search interfaces to one or more Z39.50 targets, such as library catalogue Z39.50 servers, vendor database/ejournal Z39.50 servers, or local digital collections.
Perpustakaan Library Software - For school, company, and institutional libraries. With cataloging, circulation, past-due tracking, and bar-coding.
Meta Description: [ The comprehensive and powerful support for small public libraries, school libraries, company libraries and institute libraries. Contains Cataloguing, Refined search, Loan, renewal and return via barcode, Overdue lists / overdue notices ]
PhpMyLibrary - phpMyLibrary is an open-source ILS. It consists of cataloging, circulation, and an OPAC module. The programs also has an import/export feature which follows MARC21 (USMARC).
Meta Description: [ ,,phpMyLibrary is a PHP MySQL Library automation application. The program consist of cataloging, circulation, and the webpac module. The programs also has an import export feature. The program strictly follow the USMARC standard for adding materials. ]
PMB - PMB is a french ILS project.
Prism Computer Solutions - Software automation for schools, public libraries, special libraries, and corporate libraries.
Public-Library.com - Offers several software applications marketed at libraries.
Meta Description: [ Circulation mapping service for public libraries. These intuitive GIS maps allow libraries to determine who is using which branch, communicate usage patterns and statistics to boards and stakeholders, and develop service priorities. Works with Dynix, iii, CARL, DRA, and more. ]
Pustaka - Product information.
Meta Description: [ Pustaka - Library & Resource Automation System for small and medium size library ]
Redams - Inter-library reservation and loan system.
Remote User Authentication in Libraries - Links to reports on remote authentication in libraries, to software that supports authentication and to user authentication in general. Maintained by Steve Hunt, Santa Monica College Library.
Meta Description: [ Collection of resources on authentication in libraries and universities. Includes links to software that supports authentication. ]
ResourceMate - Library cataloging, searching, and circulation software for churches and schools. Windows 3.1 / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP
Meta Description: [ The ideal small library software for automating and cataloging a church, synagogue, school, business, organization, counselor, clergy, or non-profit. ]
Sagebrush Corporation - Offers library automation software, library cataloging services, union catalog, data conversion, MARC records, Winnebago Spectrum, Athena, reading programs, scanners, WebManager.
Schoolforge News Journal - Schoolforge's mission is to unify independent organizations that advocate, use, and develop open resources for primary and secondary education.
Sirsi Corporation - Library automation, archives, and Z39.50 resources software.
Surpass Software - Offers library automation products and services that can be used either as a fully-integrated automation package, or as individual components to enhance and expand current automation products. Most products are available for a free 30 or 60 day trial.
Meta Description: [ Surpass library automation products are for school libraries, church libraries, public libraries, technical school libraries, and other special libraries. Products include automation of patron catalog, cataloging, circulation, administration, patron self service, and copy cataloging. ]
Talis - Provides library management systems to the UK and Ireland. Includes comprehensive information about the company, its products and services, and user support.
Meta Description: [ Talis library management applications, software and solutions. ]
Tapir for DSpace - The Theses Alive Plug-in for Institutional Repositories developed at Edinburgh University Library (EUL) provides the ability within DSpace to operate a supervised authoring facility.
The Library Corporation (TLC) - Native Windows NT fully integrated library automation system. Cost effective access to current information technology.
Meta Description: [ The Library Corporation engineers integrated library systems that will fit any size library with any size need. Our mission: to provide superior library automation tools along with an outstanding and unexpected level of service to libraries. ]
Very Innovative Webpacs - Selection of Innovative Interfaces webpacs that either contain special features or display unusually good design.
Virtual Data Center (VDC) - VDC provides a complete open-source, digital library system for the management, dissemination, exchange, and citation of virtual collections of quantitative data.
VTLS, Inc. - Produces integrated solutions for managing library collections and creating digital libraries.
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