Classical Theory of Management

 

The Classical Theory of management claims that workers have only physical and economic

needs. It does not bother about worker's social needs or job satisfaction but instead

promotes specialization of labor. It wants centralized power so that It can implement its

policies and thus decision-making will become easy. This theory helps in maximizing

profit.

This theory designed operations to increase productivity and develop the bottom line. This

belief and thought developed in the late 19th century and captivated support through the

first half of the 20th century. This theory is not prevalent widely in modern times but this

theory recommends some principles that are still valid in small organization settings with

respect to industries.

Concepts of the Ideal Organization in Classical Theory

This theory depicts an ideal workplace based on three main concepts:

Hierarchical structure

According to classical management theory, workplaces are divided into three different

layers of management. At the top are the owners, and board of management comprising of

directors that make the policy for the organization. Middle management has the

responsibility of supervising and implementing policies at the department level. At the

lowest level are supervisors, whose duty is to manage daily activities provide

solutions to employees' problems, and also provide the required training.

Specialization

The classical management theory advocates the principles at the workplace where large

tasks are broken down into smaller ones so that they become easy to accomplish and

complete on time. Individually all the workers are given roles which they are comfortable

in doing it. The work is based on the worker's specialization in that field. This definitely

helps in increasing productivity and efficiency.

Incentives

This Classical Theory supports and recommends that employees get motivated by

financial rewards. It advocates that employees will definitely work harder and ultimately

get more productive when workers are awarded incentives based on their work. In any

organization, Employers should motivate their employees by using this tactic to achieve

their target. This target is achieved by increased production. This production was

increased due to the efficiency of workers and ultimately the organization gets huge

profit.

Advantages of Classical Theory

It has formulated a clear structure for management, and what functions and operations it will provide.

There is a division of labor based on the specialization that makes tasks easier and more

efficient to accomplish, thus it enhances productivity

There is a specified nature of tasks given to each employee and this brings an end to guesswork.

Here in this system, a one-man show is there, he will make the final decision and later on,

convey it to all workers and they have to follow it. In this system, this leadership

approach is very beneficial as the decisions are to be taken quickly in a short time by one

leader, rather than taking everybody's opinion and ultimately wasting time and can't get

to a conclusion quickly.

Disadvantages of Classical Theory

By implementing the Classical Theory, Organization productions get increased and have

huge profit but it has some disadvantages also.

This theory principle tries to control human behavior and overlooks the importance of

human relations and values.

This theory has no compassion for workers and just sees their workers as machines.

Management attitude is very indifferent. They have no emotions for their workers. They

are not bothered by the worker's job satisfaction. They don't think about the moral values

of workers.

This theory supports the view that previous experience and specialized ability should

be applied to manufacturing settings without judging the present requirements.

Decisions are taken by one man in the company or so-called management. The workers of the

Organizations are neglected and have no role in decision-making. There is no voting right for

workers.

Conclusion

The Classical Management Theory should be implemented in companies or industries

where there are manufacturing operations going on and some productivity problems have

arisen. Productivity is a must in these industries and this Classical theory helps in

increasing production.

But as the different organizations of different countries emphasized human relations

and labor laws were implemented. This Classical theory became weak and people gave

value to human relations and motivations. Today new laws have been made keeping in

mind, the welfare of workers.

So this theory also had some positive and negative aspects. Understanding people's

values is very important rather than always thinking of increasing production in an inhuman

way.

Neoclassical Theory of Management

The Neoclassical Theory grew with the Hawthorne studies in the 1920s. It was the result

of the limitations of classical theory. In Classical Theory, the main motive was focused on

productivity and to achieve targets. But soon after workers resisted this approach as it did

not provide social and job satisfaction.

Then few thinkers' attention shifted toward the human side of management. George

Elton Mayo (1890-1949) is considered to be the father of Neoclassical theory. He

conducted the famous Hawthorne Experiments at the Western Electric Company (USA)

during 1927-1932. These three elements of the neoclassical theory of management are

Hawthorne Experiment, Human Relation Movement, and Organizational Behavior.

Elements of Neoclassical Theory

Hawthorne Experiments

The Hawthorne studies were a chain of experiments conducted at the Western Electric

Company (USA) between 1927 and 1932. This study provided new perceptions of

individual and group behavior. The research was conducted by Elton Mayo and was

sponsored by General Electric. The study's main aim was to focus on human behavior in

the workplace.

In one experiment researchers observed and came to the conclusion that productivity

rate changed because of changes in the working environment. The Hawthorne studies and

experiments changed the perceptions of scientists and they declared that the human element

is very important in the workplace.

The Hawthorne experiments were divided into four stages: Illumination experiments,

Relay assembly best room experiments. Mass interviewing program, Bank wiring

observation room study.

Human relation movement

After the results of the Hawthorne Experiments, several theorists conducted research in the

field of interpersonal and social relations among the co-workers of a particular

organization. Interpersonal and social relations are part of human relations.

The human relations movement advocated that workers respond to the social context of

the workplace including social conditioning, group norms, and interpersonal dynamics.

A series of studies done by Abraham H. Maslow, Douglas Mc Gregor, Frederick Herzberg,

Keth Davis, Rensis Likert, and others led the human relations movement.

Organizational behavior

Psychologists and sociologists studied group dynamics. Chris Argyris, Homans Kurt Lewin,

R.L. Katz and others developed a new field called Organizational Behavior. This study

focused on human attitudes, behavior, and performance of individuals and groups in an

organization. This approach is known as the Behavioral Approach. It is an extended version of the

human relations movement. It deals with the multidimensional and interdisciplinary

application of knowledge drawn from behavioral sciences.

Assessment of Neoclassical Theory

The neoclassical theory has made everybody understand the importance of human

behavior at work, in an organization. It created awareness among people of the

importance of human factors in the organization. This approach gave a topic to think

about different ideas and techniques for a better understanding of human behavior.

Supporters and Thinkers of this approach recognize an organization as a social system,

where sentiments, culture, participation, leadership, motivation, etc constitute the core of

the neoclassical theory. This approach changed the view that employees are tools like

machines and strengthened the belief that employees are valuable resources.

Classical Theory's main focus is on productivity and target but neoclassical Theory

emphasizes increasing production through an understanding of people. According to

thinkers of this theory, if managers understand their workers and keep them happy, then

automatically efficiency of work will be increased and the organization will achieve

success.

Conclusion

Neoclassical Theory has a crucial role in the advancement of management theories

and practices. This approach is important as it understands human behavior and does not

think of humans as tools or machines. It regards workers as an important element of the

organization.

Neoclassical Theory advocates awareness among workers, that they are an important

element and cannot be exploited. Management's views changed regarding their workers.

Production depends on the efficiency of workers and so their needs are to be taken care of

by management.

Classical Theory came to an end after the Neoclassical Theory came into existence.

Neoclassical Theory became popular as it gave importance to human values and human

relations. It stressed human behavior and relations as both of them are

important for working efficiently in an organization and achieving success.

Management Information System (MIS)

Management needs data and information to run the organization. With the advent of

technology, managers have to be updated with the help of the Management Information

System. The information Managers can improve the services and become more efficient

with the help of the Management Information system.

Managers can gather more information and gain knowledge with the help of the

Management Information system. It is a great tool that helps in decision-making. This tool

provides updated and accurate information whenever you require it. This tool gives almost

all solutions to the problems that lead to efficiency and increased performance.

Management Information System is a vital part of every organization and is seen as an

essential requirement.MIS helps the organization at all levels of management. It provides

information that helps in decision-making and thus improves the services of the

organization. Managers use this information for planning and making policy.

Meaning of Management Information System

A management Information system is a process where information is collected, stored,

and disseminated to carry out the proper functioning of the organization. This is a Tool

developed with the help of Computers. This tool automates services and supports

managers in decision-making for the organization.

In Libraries, Librarian has a Library management system. In other organizations, they use

Decision Support Systems, Expert Systems, and Executive Information Systems. The

name is different but the function is the same. Management Information system involves

three elements, namely Management, Information, and systems.

Management is the skill, which a manager utilizes in the process of functioning of the

organization. The skill of management is developed by the manager after gaining

knowledge and experience. Management helps in Planning and operating the organization.

Information is an important component of MIS. It is treated as a valuable part for the

growth and development of the organization. Information is processed data that helps in

decision-making.

A system is a set of elements that are combined together for achieving objectives. All

three elements are interrelated and integrated.

Need for Management Information System

Management Information system gives you the required information. After analyzing this

information you can make correct decisions. So this information retrieved from MIS is very

effective in decision making which ultimately helps in the development of the

organization. Every organization needs a Management Information System and it is

essential for their growth. There is an information explosion and so to manage

information, MIS is required.

Role of MIS

MIS helps in collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating information. This

information may be a transaction, financial, or performance report generated from MIS.

These reports are retrieved from large volumes of data. These retrieved data help in

better planning and implementation strategy.

Sources of Information for MIS

The sources of information are of two types Internal and External Information. The

Internal information is transaction details of books in Libraries, cash flow in banks, orders,

and sales reports. This information is already in the organization's MIS.

External information is gathered like market trends, mailing lists, company

publications, and industry catalogs. It is not stored in the organization's MIS permanently.

This external information is helpful in decision-making.

Features of Management Information System

Information retrieved can be manipulated according to the requirements.

The information is analyzed in different ways.

The related information is evaluated.

The information supports decision-making.

MIS can be used conveniently!

Saves the Manager from an overload of information

Functions of Management Information System

It helps managers and executives of the organization in decision making

MIS has a large volume of information and retrieves the desired information.

MIS is a database of information developed by managers.

The data is analyzed and manipulated by different techniques.

complex data.

Objectives of Management Information System

Data is captured from different sources of information. It may be from internal and

external sources.

MIS provides information after processing in the required format.

It stores processed and unprocessed data for future use, if not used immediately."

Information is retrieved from the MIS database.

MIS helps in decision-making in a short time.

Types of Management Information Systems

Executive Support System

Management

Decision Support systems

Knowledge work systems

Office Automation Systems

Transaction Processing Systems

Elements required to Setup MIS

Hardware

The first thing is that you have to check the existing hardware of your organization. You have

to see that the hardware configuration is compatible with your MIS. You have to acquire

hardware according to the requirements for the installation of MIS.

Software

For the installation of MIS software, you have to check the operating system. Is it

compatible with Windows or Linux? You have to do software testing after installation. It is

costly also.

Personnel

The organization should have skilled workers. They should be trained enough to handle the 

Management Information System. They should be Information Professionals.

Maintenance

MIS supporting staff should update software from time to time. Only then will MIS function smoothly; 

otherwise, errors will occur while using it from time to time. Maintenance also involves charges when 

performed by MIS Developers.

Conclusion

The Management Information System is an integrated computerized program. It helps to find 

information and supports you in decision-making. Monitoring is easy. It is user-friendly, and the user is 

satisfied. MIS helps in trend analysis and forecasting becomes possible. MIS is also used in libraries 

and information organizations. MIS enables management support. Sometimes there is a failure of MIS 

due to a lack of professional standards and a lack of teamwork. MIS is also an expensive affair for 

libraries since they have a limited budget.

Principles of Scientific Management

 

Principles of Scientific Management is given by Fredrick Winslow Taylor who is also known

as the father of scientific management. He gave some theories based on the scientific

method, which can be implemented in management. These rules are basically effective at

the operation level.

5 Principles of Scientific Management

Science, not the Rule of Thumb

This is the first Principles of Scientific Management which lays focus on increasing the

efficiency of the organization through the scientific method, not by the Rule of Thumb.

Taylor believed that every work can be planned scientifically. He told that even small acts

can be done through the scientific method. This will save time and done through fewer

people.

All decisions in an organization should be taken after analysis through the scientific

thod. Decisions taken by managers himself in a haphazard way are not fruitful for the

organization. If the decisions taken by trial and error method lead to a wastage of time.

So the best way to perform a job is by applying scientific methods. Layman uses the Rule

Thumb which is unscientific.

The work assigned to employees should be given the privilege to study and analyze the

methods based on scientific analysis and let him decide the best way to complete that

This will lead to more output.

Harmony, Not Discord

The second Principles of Scientific Management is that there should be harmony and a

good relationship between workers and management. The management should not

behave like a dictator which results in an unnecessary conflict which is not good for the

organization. The work progress is hindered and ultimately there is less output.

Management and workers have important roles in the organization and so both should

realize the importance of each other. Every worker is important for the organization as

every worker is assigned different work. The attitude of management should change and

don't take workers for granted. Management believes that whatever work is assigned, it

should be completed without listening to anything from that worker, which may be related

to work also.

These attitudes are not good for the working environment. The prosperity of the

organization cannot exist for a long time if their workers are not prosperous. It is vice

versa. The organization should distribute the profit earned through bonuses and

increments.

If management thinks for their staff then workers also cooperate and work hard for

achieving the goal. Mutual trust is very important and then understanding is possible

between workers and management. Then a harmonious environment is created and then

workers focus on their work.

The management makes the workers feel that they are important and part of the family.

This shows that management is concerned about their workers and their mood is uplifted.

There should be a scope of discussion between workers and management at all levels.

These will lead to harmony and workers will not go on strike or suspend work.

Mental Revolution

This is the third Principles of Scientific Management. It tells us that this technique is about

the change in the attitude of workers and management. You have to change the thought

process. Think positively about each other. If both of them give regard and cooperate with

each other then it will help the organization in achieving goals.

The bent of mind should be towards the organization's goal. The mental revolution is

about the change of attitude. There should be feeling of togetherness. If the management

neglects the grievances of workers and thinks that they are saving the organisation

money rather doing bad for the organisation.The workers are working half halfheartedly

and so output is less.

Management should not be narrow-minded rather should develop a broad outlook. This

spirit will lead to a positive atmosphere and workers will have mental peace, which is

necessary for the organization. The mental revolution will lead to maximum participation

in the work.

Cooperation, not Individualism

This is the fourth Principles of Management. It lays stress of cooperation of workers and

management. There should be trust and goodwill among management and workers.There

should not be talk of any one individual rather it should be a group, having unity and

cooperation among them.

Workers should be given the opportunity to give their opinion and play important role in

decision making. They should be considered part of management and allowed to take part

in the decision-making process. Management should listen to their suggestion and

implement it if it is in the interest of the organization.

Workers should also follow the policy made after their consensus. Decision should be taken

after the consultation with workers. Management should guide and motivate the workers.

Development of every person to his greatest efficiency

This is the fifth Principle of Scientific Management. It advocates that the skills and

capabilities of workers lead to the success of the organization. The qualification,

knowledge, training, of the workers, help in working with a scientific approach. The

selection of the right employees in the recruitment process is important. A skilled worker

is an asset to an organization.

Workers should also follow the policy made after their consensus. Decision should be taken

after the consultation with workers. Management should guide and motivate the workers.

Development of every person to his greatest efficiency

This is the fifth Principle of Scientific Management. It advocates that the skills and

capabilities of workers lead to the success of the organization. The qualification,

knowledge, training, of the workers, help in working with a scientific approach. The

selection of the right employees in the recruitment process is important. A skilled worker

is an asset to an organization.

Every worker should give their maximum effort and will help the organisation.The

increased efficiency of workers lead to success of the organisation. Workers should develop

skills and update their knowledge, which will lead to their efficiency.

Principles of Management

 

The Principles of Management or Management Principles are important tools that should

be applied in Libraries. It helps in the development of the library. It has a positive impact

on the working of libraries. Library efficiency is increased by the application of Principles

of Management. The Librarian should implement these principles of management for the

success of the organization.

Henri Fayol had given the Principles of management for the organization. These Principles

of management were very popular and so he was nicknamed the father of modern

management. Library and information Centers are the service providing organization to

all the people at different places. It has to implement Principles of management to

succeed.

Today almost every organization in this world is influenced by Henry Fayol's Principles of

management. These principles guide how to implement management in Libraries and

Information Centers. These Principles of Management implication on the administration of

the library and information center was positive and encouraging.

Henry Fayol's 14 Principles of Management

Division of Work

This Principles of Management or Management Principles states that work should be

divided according to specialization. In small libraries, there is only one Librarian. He does

all the work such as acquisition, classification, cataloging, shelving, automation of

Libraries, etc. Here there is no division of work.

But in Large Libraries, there is a division of work. If all the staff carries out all the

functions then there will be confusion and that lead to inefficiency. As the Library users

grow, there should be more staff to handle the users. Then there should be a division of

work, according to their skill and experience. The work should be divided broadly into

three types: Technical, User, and Administrative work.

Authority and Responsibility

This is the second Principles of Management. It states that authority and responsibility are

the two sides of the same coin. In Library the authority and responsibility lie in the hand

of the Librarian. Later he delegates that power to his subordinates, according to their

performance and specialization.

Discipline

This third Principles of management is about Discipline. This principle tells what you

should do and what you should not do in your organization. Obedience is an important

factor for a worker in an organization. This principle helps in sorting conflicts and gain

justice. The librarian should maintain discipline among staff in the library for running

smoothly.

Unity of Command

The Principles of management "unity of Command" means that an employee should

receive an order from one manager. One manager concept is here and so there is no room

for confusion. That employee will report to that manager. If there is more than one

manager then it is difficult to work and leads to confusion.

Unity of Direction

This principles advocates one plan, one direction. Proper direction leads to coordination

and efficiency. All employees should be given a direction to achieve that goal. This Unity

of direction eliminates the repetition of work. Managers plan and monitor the progress of

work.

Subordination of Individual Interest

These principles of management mention that organizational interest should be given

priority rather than individual interest. The main goal should be the growth and

development of that organization. User satisfaction in the library should be the main

concern for the library managers. The primary focus should be the activities of the

organization.

Remuneration of Personnel

Remuneration is one of the important Principles of management. It provides motivation to

workers and thus increases the efficiency of work, thus leads to production and gaining

profit. Librarian and library staff should get staff according to their qualification,

experience, and responsibilities. Remuneration uplift the staff spirit.

Centralisation

Organizations generally have centralization of authority.Principles of Management says

that decentralization is necessary for smooth functioning. There should be a head of the

department for every department so that they can look into their department matter

closely. But some power should be centralized to avoid unnecessary confusion and

conflict.

Scalar Chain

This means that authority should be in chain form from top to bottom. Like Librarian,

Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Library Assistant. So this sort of chain system

prevails in an organization and this line of authority conveys communication within a

Library or organization. This is a structure of management.

Order

Principles of management say that there is social order, which means relations that help

different sections of an organization work together and achieve goals. The relation should

be maintained as they are interrelated and interdependent.

Equity

This Principle says that treat all employees equally. According to Henry Fayol, employees

should be treated equally and kindly. The employees should get justice. Managers should

be impartial while monitoring work in the organization. Promotion Policy or dealing with

wages should be clearly drafted so that all employees get a fair chance to achieve.

Stability of Tenure of Personnel

Principles of management say that all employees should have fixed tenure for retirement.

Whatever he learns during his tenure, he uses his experience in that organization. The

employee should not frequently be changed from his position as it leads to a stability

crisis. That employees learn after working in that section and then he is shifted to another

section and ultimately he is not able to utilize his skill there.

Right Staff should be given at the right place for the efficiency of the organization.

Frequent shifting will not help that organization.

Initiative

Henri fayol's Principles of management says that employees should have the freedom to

start any initiatives by implementing their ideas. This leads to an increase in the efficiency

of work. The employees are encouraged and the mood is uplifted. They utilize new

methods and willing to achieve new goals. managers should welcome the employee's new

initiatives.

Esprit de Corps

It means that there should be unity of employees. Managers should lead all employees on

a single platform. The employee's morale should be boosted. Esprit de Corps says that

there should be a work culture where employees have mutual trust and understanding.

This principle advocates the importance of teamwork. The librarian should lead the team,

as it is a group activity.

Conclusion

The 14 Principles of Management given by Henry Fayol, is used by almost all

organizations of the world. It is used to manage the organization. It leads to efficiency

and productivity. It is an important tool for managing employees. Principles of

Management helps in forecasting, planning, decision making, etc.

Technical Processing in Library

 

Technical Processing is an important part when the document is received by the Librarian.

Every Document has to go through technical processing, without that a document can't be

disseminated. A document may be Book, Journal, Manuscript, CD, DVD collection, etc.

The good collections of documents are necessary for providing better library service. The

collection is built up by the coordination of librarians and users.

The Technical Processing department performs some tasks like physical processing,

classification, cataloging, etc that facilitate the use of the document collection. The

Technical Processing Section is the Back Bone of the Library. It works in the background

so users are not aware of what things are mandatory before it is being issued to users.

Technical Processing of Library Materials

Different names are given to the Technical Department such as Cataloguing Section,

Classification Section, Physical Processing, etc. The Technical Processing Department

facilitates the use of documents in the Library. This Is a vital part of the Library. The

documents are being made ready for dissemination. The Documents go through the

following procedures.

Physical Processing Work

The Documents are ordered after the recommendation by users. The Librarian verifies it

and then selects the documents for acquisition. Then the book is procured and received

by the Librarian. The documents are verified with the order list. Then the documents are

sent in the technical section for physical processing. The following work is done in Physical

processing.

Cutting

Most often the book's pages are joined together or not cut properly. If these are left

unnoticed users will open the page by inserting the fingers or pen and ultimately the page

is damaged. To prevent this, the whole book is checked and any uncut edges are properly

cut. This cutting work should be done with proper instruments like knives or scissors.

Easing

Newly acquired books from the vendors may not open well, as it is hard at the spine. This

needs easing to make it flexible. This is done by opening the document somewhere in the

middle and placing it on the table and pressing it from the top. This can be done slowly

and repeatedly.

Stamping

The Library Stamping is a vital part of Technical Processing. It is generally done on Title

Page and last Page. Then another place where stamping is done is Secret Page. It may

differ from one organization to another. Stamping should be done properly, as sometimes

the text is upside down. The alignment is disturbed. Stamping should not be done on the

reading matter

Book Pocket Fixing

The Book Pocket fixing is an important work done in the Technical Processing Department.

It is put inside the first cover page. The pocket should be checked as there should not be

any obstruction while putting Book Card.

Date Label Fixing

The Date Label may be put on the title page. The date stamping is done on this page for

users must know when the book was issued.

Tagging

The Book Tag is put on the spine of the document. It is put at the bottom of the spine.

These days barcode sticker comes of standard size is pasted there. If the barcode is not

available then the tag measuring one inch is stuck after writing the Accession number and

Call Number. If the book is thin and less than one inch, then it is put at the bottom of the

front cover page.

Library Classification

Library Classification means translation of Title into Notation. This will convert the title

into a number. It is done with the help of the Classification Scheme. It provides a number

of different subjects and their topics. The Index is there to help the Classifier. It is an

important part of technical Processing.

Preliminary sorting

When documents received after physical processing, then the Classifier checks the books.

It is checked whether the books are fiction or Non-Fiction. It is sorted on that basis. Then

the Language of the book is checked and sorted on that basis. The purpose is to distribute

the books and the specialist will take care of further processing.

Checking with the catalogue

The Classifier then checks the catalog. He will know that the document is a copy of

already processed items, whether it is a new volume or part of a multi volume set of

already processed items. If it is already processed then no processing work is done, the

same previous call number is allotted. If the Document is new then only a new class

number is allotted.

Determining the specific Subject

The classifier's first task is to decide the specific subject of the document. Lots of

documents, Titles are misleading and so the classifier has to go through the preface, table

of content, and even chapters. Sometimes it is a difficult task to ascertain the specific

subject. Sometimes two or three subjects are combined and so to determine one specific

subject is really hard to do.

Assigning the Class Number

After determining the specific subject, the classifier assigns Call Number, with the help of

Classification Schemes. A Classifier sometimes takes help from new bibliographies, when

topics are not available in the classification scheme.

Writing the Call Number

The Call Number provided to the document should be written at four places i.e. Title Page,

on the Date Label, On the Book Card, and on the Spine of the Book Tag.

Cataloging Work

Cataloging is an important task performed in the Technical Processing Section. The

catalog provides the location of the document. The Catalogue should be made, keeping in

mind the different approaches of users, to retrieve the documents. The following

procedure should be taken care of while doing cataloging are:

Assigning Subject Headings

Subject Headings are to be assigned as these are required for specific subject entries. It

is a necessary element and essential quality of good cataloging.

Main Entry

The Main Entry Catalogue contains bibliographical information of the documents. The

following information is mandatory in the catalog are Call Number, Accession Number,

Author, Title, Edition, Year and place of Publishing, Pagination, ISBN, Series, Tracing, etc.

The main entry can be handwritten or typed also.

Added Entries

The Added Entries vary according to the document. The Cataloguer will decide about it. It

is indicated in the main entry. It may be subject entry, Title Entry, Author Entry, etc.

Book Card

The Book Card is also made in the Technical Processing Section. It is already a printed

card where you have to write Author, Title, Volume, and Year. In that card, the Date of

Issue, The Borrower Name and Signature is mentioned, and the third column is to write

Returning date.

The Cataloguer writes Book Card for each document and puts it in the Book Pocket. Book

Card is retained after issuing the book. It is arranged according to the ascending order of

Accession Number in a tray. When the book is returned, The Librarian searches the card

and after writing the return date, puts it in the book pocket.

Conclusion

The Work is connected with each section of the technical Processing Department. The

Head of the technical department supervises the progress of work. He checks after the

completion of processing work. The Documents are released and put in the display section

of New Arrival. Users get to know about new documents.

Thus the Technical Processing Section of the Library plays an important role after the

acquisition of books. They make it ready for dissemination to users. Some users are in

urgent need of particular documents and so technical processing is done in quick time

keeping in mind the user's requirements.

Application of Multimedia Technology in Libraries

The application of Multimedia Technology in Libraries has exponentially grew in recent

times. Multimedia Technology is one of the important components of Information

Technology. It is used in Libraries and Information Centers to make the services more

efficient. Its handling is not a matter of concern and dissemination of resources in

multimedia format is done easily. Information Technology helped us to deal with the

Information systems, Data Storage, Access, and retrieval process.

Multimedia Technology is a mixture of several forms like Text, Image, Visual, Graphics,

Audio or Video, etc. So all these media are combined together and form Multimedia

Technology. With the advancement of ICT, i.e. Information Communication Technology,

Multimedia is used in almost sectors. In Libraries, multimedia plays a major role and it

proved that it is very effective in education. As we are moving towards a paperless society

and so multimedia helps to bring all forms on a single platform.

Meaning of Multimedia

The term Multimedia was coined by Bobb Goldstein. He used Multimedia in his show "Light

Works at L'Oursin" at Southampton Long Island in July 1966. In late 1970, multimedia

was used for presentation which was done with the help of a projector and having an

audio track. In 1990 Computers were called Multimedia computers just because they had

a CD-ROM drive. The Keyboard had a volume control and so-called multimedia Keyboard.

Multimedia is the plural of medium, as lots of forms are incorporated together, which

makes it a powerful medium. It is a combination of two terms multi and medium. It

means multi forms of medium. We can say that by using multimedia, we can

communicate visually and verbally. Multimedia is a boon foreverybody and a great

invention in the field of Information and technology. These days Multimedia is the name

given for Digital Information. Digital information or multimedia is easily manipulated as

required.

Components of Multimedia 

One or more than one forms combined together to form a part of Multimedia application

Text

Multiple fonts are used with the help of computers to create beautiful Texts. Their

background is also changed, according to the theme. Thus it appears better than normal

text.

Graphics

These includes Images, pictures, graphs and charts. These things used in art works. These

images create a fascinating material.

Audio

These include speeches, music, and sound. The application of audio in any content

improvises it and thus liked by everyone.

Video

These include video clips, animated clips, or any movies, which makes any application an

excellent form, liked by everyone, and entertains them. These video clips are stored in

different forms.

Classification of Multimedia

Interactive Multimedia

A multimedia application is that, where the users participate at every stage. He can

comment and changes its features as required. Like Games, where a user plays along

with that application

Non Interactive Multimedia

It is just like presentation or movie where audience just watch.

Application of Multimedia in Libraries

Nowadays Multimedia resources are part of Library Collection. The acquisition of Non-

Book materials has increased with times and given the name of Multimedia Collection. It

is the integration of all the resources like Text, Image, Graphics, Animation, Audio, and

Video. It has attracted the users of Libraries towards Multimedia Collection. The Librarians

felt that these resources have led more users to the library.

Lots of Libraries are building their Multimedia Collections. These collections are in great

demand. It helps in the education sector where the teacher likes to use it while teachings.

These multimedia formats have a very positive impact on students' mind.they are able to

memorize for a longer period. Lancaster once told that there would be a virtual library. It

means a library without four walls.

Multimedia Courses are available for students in CD formats. Magazines and Journals

which are an important integral part of Libraries are now subscribed to in CD format or

Online. You can read, view, and listen simultaneously on your computer. The biggest

advantages that you are subscribing it Online and making it available on other terminals

for users.they can access simultaneously at different terminals.

Multimedia Technology provided a platform where it can be easily disseminated in a

networked environment. These days online courses are very popular where the teacher

sends video clips where the teacher is seen teaching on the blackboard in a class. you can

interact with them. Librarians are creating Blogs for the users where they get a list of E-

resources on their subject. They send the list which is hypertext, it leads to HyperMedia

information retrieval.

The users can get Multimedia collections available in digital formats in CVD formats or

World Wide Web. Reference Collection available in Multimedia Format are:

Multimedia Encyclopedias

Encyclopædia Britannica

Microsoft Encarta Multimedia Encyclopedia

Multimedia Dictionaries

Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and Users

Macmillan Dictionary

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary

Other Application of Multimedia

1. Information System

2. DataBases

3. newsPapers

4. Entertainment

5.Geographical information systems

6. Engineering Designs

7.Archival Systems

8.Seminar webinar and Workshops

9.Personal Communications like Email and Video conferencing

10.Kiosks for Libraries

11.Medical Information Systems

12.Multimedia Catalogues

13.Electronic Publishing

14.Self Learning Tools

Mtimedia Technology

Advantages of Multimedia in Libraries

1.Multimedia creates 3D effects in Reference Tools

2.It helps in accessing information by providing searching options

3.It provides HD quality of videos and audios.

4. It provides animated information

5.It helps in sharing of resources

6.Multimedia resources are user friendly

7.It helps in keeping information for longer periods in our minds

8.it is interesting and captivating

9.Multimedia increases learning efficiency

Disadvantages of Multimedia in Libraries

1. To set up multimedia Library, Lots of money is required.Libraries have very less budget

allotted.

2. Trained Staff is required to develop multimedia Library.

3.High Configuration systems required along with costly software required.

4.Converting into digital formats,sometimes damage documents.

5.Storage problem also arises. The storage medium corrupts sometimes,not able to read.

Conclusion

Applications of Multimedia Technology in Libraries has become necessary these days. Its

use will increase more in the future. The new software is being made in all fields,

especially Libraries are the most privileged sector to use Multimedia. Librarians are always

ready to welcome all the technologies which increase the efficiency of Libraries.

Users also get attracted to Libraries as their requirements and needs are taken care of.

They are given new services like multimedia resources are being made available to them.

Multimedia is very useful for Libraries. It helps to improve the existing services.

Variety of Non Book Materials

 

The present libraries are having a collection of Variety of Non-Book Materials and

consistently developing an assortment of materials, other than paper. These fall under a

for the most part acknowledged conventional term: non-book materials. In the prior days,

in any case, by non-book, we implied those media, which were all paper-based, yet gave

in designs other than of a traditional book, for example, periodicals, reports, leaflets,

papers, news cut-outs, guides, chart books, etc.

That differentiation between book and non-book is not, at this point stylish because of the

attack of the number of items printed or recorded here and there or other on

materials other than paper, and these non-paper items in the present setting are

delegated 'nonbook. This as of now utilized nonexclusive term 'non-book incorporates two

general classes: print and nonprint.

The non-print media, as unmistakable from print media, are those on which printed words

or visuals are not straightforwardly addressed, like magnetic tapes, computerized

recordings, and so on, as against media like films. film strips, photos, slides, and so forth

which bear the immediate impressions of words or visuals.

Remembering the essential contemplations pertinent to all non-book materials, which

have been talked about in the first sections, the nature, and qualities of the different

media and general rules for their consideration, dealing with and storage can be summed

up as follows:

Film Media

Photographic film has a layer of emulsion joined to a polyester base material. The picture

is made in the emulsion by the compound reaction to light and is fixed thereby preparing

with different synthetic substances.

The different variety of non-book materials like media falling under this classification are:

Film-strip

It is an assortment of pictures that take two unique structures: the single or half-

outline, and the twofold or full outline. The single-outline strip is generally gone through

the watcher or projector in an upward direction, though the twofold casing strip is

projected on a level plane. Film strips are for the most part provided in little roundabout

canisters and are joined by notes clarifying the substance of the pictures in the individual

strips.

Slide

The photographic slide, in some cases alluded to as a straightforwardness is a solitary

edge cardboard or plastic edge. Glass is once in a while used to cover and ensure the film

inside the mounting outline. Slides are delivered in different configurations of various

measurements, beginning with 35 mm. What's more, going up to 250 mm square, the last

is reasonable for use with the assistance of an Overhead Projector.

Cine film

The cine film is a grouping of pictures. At the point when these pictures are projected on a

screen at the right speed, the pictures give the presence of consistent development. The

cine films are given in different configurations: 35 mm and 16 mm with sound-track, 16

mm without sound, and & mm which is presently out of date (the old load of 8 mm films

has now been moved on to videotapes or videodisks).

Microforms

There are different sorts of microforms, for example, 35 mm roll-film, 16 mm roll-film;

gap cards; and microfiche.

Magnetic Materials

Magnetic storage media serve extensively three data the board applications,

I) data storage:

ii) Audio recording

ii) Video recording. The data storage gathering of magnetic media is utilized by the PCS,

while the other two classes are utilized by particular instruments, similar to audio turn

table, video tape player, and so on This classification of materials is accessible as tapes

(sound and video) and disks.

Tapes

Tapes are made of a polyester base to which oxides of iron and chromium are joined. By

magnetization and reworking of the magnetic fields borne by these oxides, a message is

recorded on the tape. This message (regardless of whether sound or video) can be 'read'

by a gadget in the playback machine. Magnetic tapes utilized for data storage are perused

by unique drives connected to PCs.

Magnetic tapes

A variety of non-book materials exist. Magnetic tapes are the most established of all

magnetic media. The magnetic tapes fluctuate in width from 4mm to 0.5 inches. It very

well might be stuffed on open reels, in cartridges or tapes of different sizes and shapes.

The usually utilized open reel measuring tapes 10.5 crawls in distance across and contain

2,400 feet of tape. More slender tapes are likewise accessible with more film of tape in a

similar 10.5 distance across the reel.

The storage limit fluctuates with direct chronicle thickness estimated in bytes per inch.

Contingent upon the chronicle thickness tapes are accessible, that can store 150

megabytes to 1.35 gigabytes of data. The IBM 3480 magnetic tape cartridge presented

1984 is an advantageous and minimal medium that records data on a half-inch magnetic

tape putting away 200 megabytes of data in, 540 feet of space.

Audio Tapes

Audiotapes are accessible in two sorts of configuration: open reel and tape. They are

accessible in different playing paces and recording designs viz. monoaural, stereophonic, and 

quadraphonic, and have the following designs 2 track and 4 track.

Videotapes

Videotapes are made of chromium dioxide or metal as the significant constituent of the

magnetic covering. In 1971, Sony Corporation presented the primary video recording U-

Matic system to utilize magnetic tape tapes. The U-Matic tapes measure 3/4 inch in width.

In 1975, Sony presented a Betamax recorder utilizing 1/2-inch videotape tapes. This

videotape measures 6.1 inches wide by 3.8 inches high by 1 inch down.

In 1977, the Victor Company of Japan presented VHS videotapes. The tape size is 7.4"x

4"x 1". The VHS videotapes are recognized by a code showing recording time whenever

the recorder is worked at the ordinary play condition. The normal length of VHS tapes is T

120, having a two-hour run time. Later on, two other VHS renditions of videotapes have

been created. They are Super-VHS (S-VHS) and VHS-Compact (VHS-C).

The picture of S-VAS is excellent and the tape measures 4"x 2.5"x 0.5" in size. Presently

8mm tape videotapes are accessible on the lookout. A higher variant of these Hi8 tapes is

utilized for computerized recording. These tapes measure 3.7"x 2.5"x 6" and the tape

length fluctuates from a few minutes to over 60 minutes.

Discs

Magnetic discs are utilized with PCs. They can be arranged as hard plates and floppy disks.

Hard disks are put away inside the PC administration region.

Floppy disks

The floppies utilized for recording computerized data for PCs are slightly round plastic

sheets. These are normally covered with ferric oxide, as magnetic tapes. These disks are

provided in card or plastic covers, from which these ought to never be eliminated. A few

disks are provided in totally fixed compartments. The thickness of data pressed onto the

account surface is extremely high. Extensive exertion is expected to shield it from any

harm.

Likewise, with magnetic tape, the level of closeness between the head that records or

peruses the data coded magnetically, and the circle is critical. On this depends the

exactness of perusing. It is, subsequently, fundamental that residue and soil don't

accumulate at all on the head and the circle. It is additionally fundamental that the

magnetic surface isn't moved by hand and is kept covered quite far.

Any oily material that gets when moved by hand is awful. Floppy disks are still most generally

utilized magnetic media, as a result of their simple convey ability and the office for saving

and erasing documents as and when required. These days just 3.5-inch diskettes have a

1.44 megabytes storage limit are accessible. Different organizations viz. 5.25 inches and

8 inches are presently out of date.

Hard disks

Hard disks are elite storage media having applications online and quick admittance to

data. A hard plate is comprised of a heap of pivoting metal disks on which data are put

away. These are typically fixed inside the PC and subsequently are not genuinely open to

the clients.

This suggests that the consideration and support of hard disks are performed by the

equipment architects and clients simply needed to know the working methods.

Likewise, as the magnetic media turn at a high velocity data are perused and

recorded by a magnetic head. It is more helpless against harm because of head smashes or

other equipment failings.

Plastic Materials

Materials under this classification can be isolated into three areas:

• Transparent plastic
• Vinyl disks
• Optical Storage System

Transparent Plastics

These are level, transparent acetic acid derivation or polyester sheets and are accessible

in different thicknesses normally going from 0.05 mm to 0.25 mm. These are accessible

either as single-level sheets or in rolls. These sheets are utilized for projection with the

assistance of overhead projectors.

The content can be composed on them by utilizing extraordinary fast-drying ink.

Furthermore, self-cement film and letters can be joined to the surface. These plastic

sheets can be printed additionally by scanners, laser printers, and other standard printing

measures.

Vinyl plate

It is made out of a solid plastic material on which audio recordings are made. The disks

are promoted in 17.8 cm (7"), 25.4 cm (10), and 30.5 cm (12") distance across size.

The circle has a focal opening that fits with the axle of the turn table. The between table

accommodates 33 1/3, 45, and 78 cycles each moment (RPM).

Optical Storage Systems

A variety of non-book materials exist. This innovation is most regularly utilized in creating

Compact disks (CD). The circle is made of plastic material. On the plastic surface, there is

a twisting of pits upheld by an aluminized intelligent surface. The surface is ensured by a

solid transparent finish. The chronicle is either a simple or a computerized variant of the

first. Regardless the presence or state of the pits is 'read' by a laser pillar reflected from

the mirror-like surface. In this interaction of perusing, there is no actual contact with the

outside of the enamel.

Accordingly, no harm can happen by utilizing the plate. Various forms of Compact

Disks accessible in the market are CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-V, CD-I, CD-R, and CD-RW. The

Digital Versatile Mdeo Disk (DND) is the new age of optical plate storage innovation. It is

supplanting laser disks quickly as it has the limit of holding multiple times more data than

CDs and DVDs are accessible in an assortment of arrangements: DVD-ROM, DVD-R,

DVDVideo, DVD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-VR, DVD-AR, DVD-SR, and DVD-A.

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Inherent Characteristics of Library Materials

 

The Inherent characteristics of Library Materials mean qualities of that materials. These

qualities are permanent and cannot be separated as it is an essential part of it. Inherent

characteristics of library materials mean that it is an essential nature. So I will be

discussing the characteristics of the following materials :

Manuscripts

Before the creation of a printing machine in China or and in Europe, all composed reports

must be both delivered and replicated by hand. Truly, manuscripts were created in a type

of parchments (volumen in Latin) or books. Manuscripts were delivered on vellum and

different materials, on papyrus, and on paper. In Russia birch bark records as old as from

the 11th century are available in form of manuscripts.

In India, the Palm leaf original copy, with an unmistakable long rectangular shape, was

utilized from antiquated occasions until the nineteenth century. Paper spread from China

through the Islamic world to Europe by the fourteenth century, and by the late fifteenth

century had to a great extent traded material for some reasons.

Inherent Characteristics of Library Materials - Manuscript. It is any record that is

composed by hand, rather than being printed or imitated in some alternate manner. The

term may likewise be utilized for data that is hand-recorded in alternate manners than

composing, for instance, engravings that are etched upon a hard material or scratched

similarly as with a blade point in a mortar or with a pointer on a waxed tablet. The word

manuscript is gotten from the Latin scripts, in a real sense "composed by hand."

In distributing and scholarly settings, a "manuscript" is the content submitted to the

distributer or printer in anticipation of distribution, normally as a typescript arranged on a

typewriter, or today, a printout from a PC, arranged in original copy design.

With regards to library science, a manuscript is characterized as any transcribed thing in

the assortments of a library or a file; for instance, a library's assortment of the letters or a

journal that some verifiable personage composed.

In different settings, nonetheless, the utilization of the expression "original copy" at this

point don't really implies something that is written by hand. By similarity a "typescript

has been delivered on a typewriter.

Books

A book is a vehicle for recording data through composition or pictures, regularly made out

of numerous pages (made of papyrus, material, vellum, or paper) bound together and

ensured by a cover. Throughout the entire existence of hand-held actual backings for

expanded setup structures or accounts, the codex replaces its archetype, the parchment.

A solitary sheet in a codex is a leaf and each side of a leaf is a page.

Present-day bound books are coordinated by a specific arrangement called the book's

format. In spite of the fact that there is incredible variety in format, present day books

will in general stick to as set of rules concerning what the pieces of the design are and

what their substance normally incorporates. A fundamental format will incorporate a title

page, a back cover and the book's substance which is called its body duplicate or

substance pages.

The inherent characteristics of Library materials Books. The intro page frequently bears

the book's title (and caption, assuming any) and the name of its writer or editor(s). Within

title page is typically left clear in both hardcover and soft cover books. The following

segment, if present, is the book's front matter, which incorporates all text based material.

after the intro page yet not piece of the book's substance like a foreword, a devotion, a

chapter by chapter guide and distributer information like the book's release or printing

number and spot of distribution.

Between the body duplicate and the back cover goes the end matter which would

incorporate any lists, sets of tables, charts, glossaries or arrangements of refered to

works (however an altered book with a few writers for the most part puts refered to

works toward the finish of each composed section). Within back cover page, similar to

that inside the title page, is normally clear.

The back cover is the standard spot for the book's ISBN and possibly a photo of the

author(s)/Editor(s), maybe with a short prologue to them. Additionally here frequently

seem plot synopses, standardized tags, and excerpted audits of the book.

Hardcover books have a hardened restricting. Soft cover books have less expensive,

adaptable covers which will in general be less strong. An option in contrast to soft cover is

the gleaming cover also called a residue cover, found on magazines, and comic books.

Twisting bound books are limited by twistings made of metal or plastic. Instances of

winding bound books incorporate instructors manuals and puzzle books (crosswords,

sudoku).

News Paper

A Newspaper is a publication, which is published on a fixed periodicity. It has contents

related to current affairs, politics, business, sports, arts, weather forecasts, book and

cinema reviews, cartoons, crosswords, editorials, etc. Newspaper plays an important role

in making people aware of happenings in the world.

The Inherent characteristics of Library Materials - Newspaper

Idealness

A decent story contains current data that happens the day of or the other day, and if

conceivable, is accounted for before contender writers. In the event that it happened

today instead of yesterday-it could very well be news. Writers stress current data-

stories happening today or yesterday, not half a month prior-and attempt to report it in

front of their rivals.

When announcing a story that happened even hours sooner, columnists search for new

points and new subtleties around which to fabricate their accounts. On the off chance that

foundation is fundamental, they, for the most part, downplay it and weave it all through

the story

Effect

An uplifting news story contains significant data that affects its perusers and watchers; it

is important data that individuals influence individuals perusing. For instance, new stories

center around the most extreme tempests, the most harming fires, the most lethal

mishaps, the main talks, and so forth In the event that it influences perusers-truly or

inwardly-it very well could be news.

Noticeable quality

Most uplifting news stories affect some sort of unmistakable individuals, that make them

more fascinating than if it's anything but a normal individual. If it's anything but a

conspicuous individual, it could very well be news. On the off chance that a handyman

comes down with a bug, nobody cares, then again, actually individual's loved ones. In the

event that the U.S. president gets a bug, the financial exchange could lose 500 focuses.

Closeness

An uplifting news story is pertinent to where you reside or work, and so on An occasion

that happened more like a peruser or watcher will have a greater effect than something

that happened far away. On the off chance that it's anything but a spot that perusers feel

an association with somewhere they feel aligned with, as opposed to some "distant"

place it could very well be news.

Peculiarity (Novelty)

The most special and surprising an occasion is, the better the report. Individuals don't

actually think often about normal things that happen ordinary, however they are

undeniably more fascinated by things that they don't see or catch wind of regularly. On

the off chance that something has never occurred, it very well could be news. Deviations

from the ordinary-startling or uncommon occasions, clashes or debates, dramatization or

change-are more newsworthy than the typical.

Struggle or Controversy

Struggle is the thing that makes the story matter. Perusers and watchers are fascinated

by show and struggle. In the event that someone is battling with an issue, it could very

well be news. Two individuals quarreling over a social issue is more newsworthy than two

individuals who concur about that issue.

The pressure between the subjects makes the contention that regularly makes a story

sensational and intriguing to peruse. While struggle between gatherings can be seen as

regrettable information, it regularly gives perusers and watchers various conclusions

about strategies and issues.

Periodicals

Periodical is an essential wellspring of data. Essential wellsprings of data are the first

distributed records of unique innovative work or portrayal of new application or new

understanding of an old subject or thought. These are unique reports addressing unique

thoughts and establish the most recent accessible data.

Specialists produce new data can make it accessible to the local area through the

essential sources. Periodical article is the primary mode of correspondence for the trading

of logical data. Report unique exploration or experimentation, regularly in explicit

scholastic orders.

The Inherent Characteristics of Library materials - Periodicals

Articles frequently utilize particular language of the control, and accept an experience

with

Advertising is negligible or none.

Always have a theoretical or synopsis passage over the content; may have segments

decribing system

Articles are composed by a power or master in the field

* Articles are composed by specialists in the field, and are agreed upon.

* Because they are distributed regularly, periodicals are the best hotspots for current

* Contains unique examination, experimentation, or inside and out investigations in the

field

Often have a conventional appearance with tables, charts, and graphs

Often surveyed by the creator's friends before distribution (peer-checked on or

refereed)

* Periodicals are normally distributed quarterly.

* Periodicals give a chronicled record of past thoughts, assessments, achievements, and

* Periodicals regularly contain data on the most recent patterns, items, research and

The designated crowd is the insightful analyst, personnel, and understudies.

* The language incorporates specific terms and the language of the order

* Usually have a restricted or explicit subject core interest.

* Written for specialists, educators, or understudies in the all the fields.

Periodicals exist for each field and each interest, giving admittance to an assortment of

elusive data. Because of the more limited length of periodical articles, more points

might be covered inside one volume of a periodical than in one book.

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Physical Environment for Storage of Non-Book Materials

There are rules and standards for the physical environment for storing Non-Book

Materials, manage capacity, fire insurances, particulars for film and photographic bases,

and displays. These rules are, no uncertainty, helpful, however, those must be taken as

non-extensive, between time measures.

The drawn-out productivity of a portion of these solutions is yet to be decisively settled

because the inborn toughness of the materials has not yet been completely

settled. Be that as it may, there are sure essential contemplations, which are pertinent to

all non-book materials, as are for book materials, and are grounded standards according

to the conservation perspective. These are worried about the actual climate, security, and

dissemination.

Dust and other Atmospheric Pollutants:

Dust is one of the problems of the Physical Environment for storing Non-Book materials

the climate is totally dust and contamination-free. Measures can be produced to limit the

results. Cooling (which is the lone way to control temperature and relative humidity) with

filtration frameworks is gainful. As an additional safety measure, the materials ought to

consistently be situated away from the entryways, windows, and vents.

Light:

Light is one of the problems of the Physical Environment for storing of Non-Book Materials.

Another ecological thought concerns sunlight and unreasonable fluorescent lighting. These

elements can be harmful to a wide range of materials. For instance, slides will turn dull

and brown or yellow when presented with an excess of light; a floppy circle or a phonograph

record will get futile quickly, whenever kept in splendid light.

Accordingly, the utilization of non-fluorescent lighting frameworks, and putting away

materials from windows to stay away from the impact of direct sunlight are useful

measures. Assuming, nonetheless, situated close to the windows can't be kept away from,

the window sheets ought to be colored to remove bright beams of the sun, utilization of

window draperies is likewise a viable alternative.

Temperature:

Temperature is one of the important factors in the physical environment for storing of

Non-Book Materials. When managing different media designs, no single temperature can

be recommended, because the arrangement of every one of the materials is

not quite the same as the other. Nonetheless, for the media being considered here, an

estimated reach can be set up. The most elevated temperature suggested by different

experts for media designs is 75° F for tapes and tapes; for magnetic tapes, the reach is

between 65° F and 68° F while floppy plates can oblige a reach between 50° F and 125°

F, however, these two limits are not supported.

In a perfect world, the temperature ought to be somewhere close to 600 F as the ideal for

the entire reach to media designs and for human solace. This temperature range has been

recommended for materials that are as a rule effectively utilized in a library or data focus.

For a chronicled assortment, nonetheless, a reach lower by about 100 F at the two

closures (ie., 50° F and 60° F) is for the most part suggested. Whatever temperature is

settled on, it is significant that it stays as steady as could be expected. Any change

beyond a couple of degrees can hurt materials.

T

he non-book materials ought not to be put away near the entryways or windows. Where

materials are eliminated for use from long capacity, it will constantly cause temperature

variety of over a couple of degrees; thus, the material ought not to be put to

utilize right away. An interaction of organizing is required. It empowers the thing to

change itself to the changed ecological temperature in slow advances.

Relative Humidity:

The relative humidity is an outflow of the dampness content of the air. These non-book

materials, similar to all book materials, are delicate to this factor. Here once more, on

account of temperature, there is no single relative humidity endorsed for all materials.

Notwithstanding, a scope of 45% + 5% relative humidity is considered reasonable, with

47% as the ideal.

Magnetic Fields:

Numerous materials, like audiotapes, soundtracks of different media, tapes, and so on will

be on magnetic tapes or housed in electromagnetic capacity gadgets. The fundamental

issues with these magnetic chronicles are unwanted eradicating of the magnetic signs,

division of the emulsion from the base material, print-through, and tape breakage. Sound

and videotapes set inside any magnetic field will either be deleted or will foster static

charge.

The capacity area for such materials ought to, in this manner, be in a space liberated from

magnetic fields, any solid magnets, or electric engines. Most magnetic tapes have their

own compartments, similar to sound and videotapes. These holders decrease harm

brought about by dust or sunlight. In any case, the issue of attraction necessitates that

the capacity racks be made of wood or any non-magnetic metal, liberated from

vibrations and shock. The racks ought to be electrically grounded, whenever made of

metal, and ought to be put away from any electronic apparatuses or electrical cables by a

distance of no less than a couple of feet; the farther the better.

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