Computerized Library System

Introduction
Schools set the various pedagogical changes to achieve the current level of
education in other countries.Because of the growing numbers of computer users,
this became an effective medium to demonstrate the knowledgeand skills of the
students. From the traditional searching process for the books in the libraries, the
interactive usageof computers can be now addressed as part of the library system.
Background and Problem Statement
In the aim of the universities to supply the necessary materials to their students,
the idea of librarymanagement system is introduces. This involves the utilization for
processing, accessing and retrieving the
information that can effectively support the process of students learn
ing, decision- making and scholasticallyapproaches. Because of the organized
approach and systematic management of the information, the accessibility
andretrieval in the library can be easy. However, how effective does the
computerized library system in the schools oruniversities to be implemented across
the country?
Research Aim and Objectives
The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of the computerized library
system in order tosupport the continuous learning in various pedagogical settings.
To achieve this primary goal, the study shouldconsider the three objectives. First is
to compare the existing library system from the traditional system and identifythe
pros and cons in both public and private learning institutions. Second is to compare
and contrast the variousschools or universities that successfully managed the
computerized approach as new library system (e.g. MoiUniversity in Kenya and
University of the Philippines in Philippines). Third is to identify the weaknesses
andpotential threats to make a recommendation on how to strengthen the
computerized library system.
Literature Review
By exploitation of the computers in access and management of information,
universities can now
administer the librarys operational efficiencies a
nd organizational effectiveness. The more informative system inlibraries can
efficiently aid the processing of knowledge by supplying the useful information. The
computerizedlibrary system in universities is expected to lessen the burden on both
librarian and students in searching for theappropriate books and information.

Therefore, the new library system centers in the advantages in terms of accessing,
retrieving, and sharing information most especially in a technologically oriented
University environment(Shibanda, 2002). The integrated process of a computerized
library system can keeps the track of all the books and
periodicals and keeping the status updated. Apparently, there are user IDs and
associated passwords to make an
access in the system. This will keep all the information regarding the materials
updated and monitored. The use of the computerized library system is a kind of
technology that is popular in the developed countries. Perhaps, this isthe right time
for the developing countries to show any sign of development and progress even in
the technologicalapproach. A computerized library system among the universities is
just a simple approach to change the approach of the schools in their one of most
busy areas. Through the use of the necessary infrastructure and implementation of
the process, the computerized library system can be effective. However, the
country or the universities shouldanswer the various challenges including the
interactive connections (telephone and modem), the electricityproblems, and the
process of accessibility and privacy issues. In building the strengths among the
universities, it isforemost important to address the issues that might affect the
efficiency and effectiveness of the process. The idea of the computerized library
system is supported with the interactive environment of the country. This will serve
as anadvantage of the country to implement and negotiate the movement towards
the computerized library systems(David, 1996). In the Philippines, there are many
universities that openly participated in the computerized librarysystems which add
to their value of promoting the learning. However, it is obvious that most of the
universities thatmanaged this new system are private or semi-private institutions.
The centralized reason that might contribute in thissystem is the large investments
that the universities bound to provide. If all of the universities in the
countrysuccessfully provide the library computerization, there is a possibility to
place the learning in a most accessible andeasiest way.
Methodology
The suggested method in the study is the use of the comparative case study of the
universities or schoolsthat are implementing the approach on the integrated and
interactive library system. In this way, the study can