Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DLIMS?
Digital Library Information Management System (DLIMS) is a web-application for "Library Automation" that provides facility to manage all the Library housekeeping tasks in the real time and online environment. DLIMS offers many flexible and convenient features, allowing efficient utilization of time and resources. - How DLIMS Works?
DLIMS is hosted on a remote server somewhere in the internet cloud and allows the authorized users to access and run the utility with the help of an ordinary low cost PC having a web browser. All the transactions like Acquisition, Circulation, Periodicals Management (PMS), Reports Management etc. are performed as if the entire application is running on the local desk. - How secure is the database in hosted mode?
The database is stored on the remote server which is highly secured and managed centrally that cannot be accessed by anyone without authorized permission. - Why DLIMS?
DLIMS does not require big investment like a traditional software purchases and in-house management. In line with this, it has become very difficult for librarian to manage the day to day library operations in manual framework which is very much time consuming and stretches the limits of technical staff to manage the hardware, software, database, backups, virus protection etc. DLIMS makes feel free from all these hassles and allows enough time to manage the resources more efficiently under single umbrella. - What is the critical advantage?
A very low hosting fee provides use, updates, upgrades, technical support and maintenance of the utility. Library activities can be made online and can be configured very fast, may be within a day or two that can be used immediately. The authorize access of records can be made anytime (24 x 7 x 365) from anywhere and from any machine. - Is the DLIMS customizable?
Yes, it can be. DLIMS is compatible for basic customization features viz. logo, name etc. of the organization to give the individualistic identity. - Do any additional or special high-end device is required to access and run DLIMS?
No. The utility can run with any low-end PC having a web browser and reliable internet connection. - Who are the target users of the utility?
The best thing with DLIMS is its modularity which makes it workable for the range of small libraries for ex. school library, departmental library to large scale libraries viz. university central library, corporation library. Customizability is an add on that make it suitable for any specialized library also. - How can the services of DLIMS be acquired?
To acquire and know more, please put a request online through Enquiry Form specifying your requirements. Once we get the request it will be processed. After the agreement and submission of the desired fee, the necessary online setup will be arranged and authorized access will be provided to the concern.