Application of Web 2.0 Technology in KOHA LMS: a Study at St. Xavier’s College Central Library, Kolkata

Abstract

Web 2.0 technology provides interaction between the library and its clientele in a very convenient way. The present paper describes the changing requirements of modern integrated library management software (ILMS) to fulfil the increasing user needs with the help of web 2.0 technology. It highlights various user friendly services that can be made available for the benefit of the user community as well as for the improvement of library management software quality. It describes the use of various web 2.0 enabled tools like blogs, RSS feed, etc. in Koha ILMS with special emphasis on St. Xavier‟s College Central Library.