Published in Library Progress (International), vol.20 (No.1): 2000: p.1-9.

Describes the explosion of information and shortage of space, growth of clientele, enhancement of library funds, cost hike of printed as well as electronic materials and benefits of resources sharing. Discusses the aims, objectives and need for the change of library tools and technique under the changing environment. Mentions the concepts of automation of library activities, areas and services such as acquisition, database management, classification and cataloguing " circulation, serial control, information retrieval, communication networks,.and documentation services etc. Simplify the steps of software selection with the comparison in between some leading software's. Helps in training and assistance for library professional. Provides the options for choosing the configuration of computer hardware based on the size of the library