Library Automation and an E-Library: College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Gondar

Abstract

This paper discusses the library automation and e-library project of CNCS. It examines the evolution of the University, the planning process and the implementation of library automation and e-library/Internet facilities. The paper looks at different phases to which the project was divided and provides a detailed overview of how each phase was designed and executed which can help librarians make decisions about automation and e-library projects. Few of the challenges encountered are highlighted and solutions proffered