Authors : Hina Jani; Dr. Prayatkar K Kanadiya

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may407

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Abstract : The primary point behind this analysis is to explore the most recent innovation and instruments utilized for Automation of Library and how it is material in housekeeping tasks of the library exercises. This paper presents idea of Library Automation, endeavors for Library Automations and its methodically authentic turn of events, why Library Automation fundamental? To discover the regions where LA (Library Automation) is appropriate, LA Software SOUL 2.0 integrated with The Gujarat Vidyapith Library, Gujarat Vidyapith library describes the name of the current automation packages accessible for libraries and being used on the lookout.

Keywords : Library Automation, Software for Library Automation, SOUL 2.0, Gujarat Vidyapith Library.

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