Imagine if a library would glue every new book to a stack of the old ones. Lord of the Rings would turn from a door stopper to a door. After defeating Sauron, the reader smoothly transitions to The Little Mermaid before plunging into 50 Shades of Grey.
Libraries use various software to manage and organize their collections, assist patrons, and provide services. GS1 standards are incorporated into the software to help maintain all books in a single platform.
One of the leading software used in libraries is the integrated library system (ILS), also known as a library management system (LMS). An ILS manages the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation.
Everyone can track the available books using a mobile app and check the current status of available books in the library, borrowed and reserved. This help to reduce manual work and save a lot of time in Management.
I am excited to share that new technology in traceability is easing the process of purchasing, tracking, and stock-taking textbooks. Barcodes and QR codes are revolutionizing procedures we use to buy and manage our educational materials, making it look like you are using a magic wand to purchase reading materials.
This new technology is transforming the way libraries operate. Instead of having to check out books in person, patrons can now scan QR codes on the books they want to borrow, and the books will be automatically checked out to their account, making the process of borrowing books much faster and more efficient it’s like having a library card that grants you super speed.
Generally, Barcodes and QR codes paint a more visible impact on how we manage our educational materials in Kenyan libraries. Progressively this has helped libraries and bookstores run more efficiently. As a parent, I am thrilled to see how technology is helping to make education more accessible and affordable for families like mine. It’s like a dream come true.