After installing SLiMS, our first job is to use the software practically. To run the software, first we have to add all the books into the database and then member’s information. Once, book and member information are available in SLiMS database, we will be able to issue/return books using SLiMS. Here is a quick start Read More
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Hardware Requirements and tentative budget for Small Library Automation in Bangladesh
To perform library automation with SLiMS in small libraries in Bangladesh, SLiMS BD is suggesting the following hardware list to be procured: SLiMS Bangladesh works for the development of the libraries in the country. Hope the list will be helpful for small libraries to start library automation and figure out an appropriate budget. It’s just Read More
SLiMS is now official software of Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB)
Library Association of Bangladesh (www.lab.org.bd) under their movement titled “Library Automation for All” has declared SLiMS as Official Software for Medium and Small Libraries. SLiMS Bangladesh expresses sincere thanks to the current EC for taking such a great initiative. It is a milestone for Library Professionals in the country.
Reasons to use SLiMS
There are a number of ILS available around the world. Some of them are popular also. Then why SLiMS? Let’s see why we recommend SLiMS… Cross-platform – web-based. Runs on Linux, Windows, Mac, and others. Apache server and MySQL database. PHP scripting language. Complete digital library support. Books, documents, multimedia, and serial publication cataloging. Single Read More
Training program on “Library Automation Using SLiMS” held in Khulna
Ahasan, Dhaka, 17 February 2019 A two days training program on “Library Automation Using SLiMS” started from 15 to 16 February 2019 was held successfully at the Digital Access Centre, KUET Central Library, Khulna. Prof. Dr Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, faculty of civil engineering was present as the chief guest, Dr Md Anwarul Islam, Secretary-General, Library Association Read More
Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software SLiMS held at East Delta University
Ahasan, Dhaka, 25 November 2018 A day-long Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software SLiMS was held at East Delta University (EDU), Chittagong on 21 November 2018. SLiMS Country Coordinator (Bangladesh) Mr A.K.M. Nurul Alam (Apu) was the resource person on the programme. Mr Alam provided hands-on training on SLiMS installation and use to the participants. Read More
SLiMS Bangladesh Country Coordinator wins TLT Young Excellence Innovation Award 2018
Mr. A K M Nurul Alam (Apu), Country Coordinator of SLiMS Bangladesh wins TLT Young Excellence Innovation Award 2018. He is working as Deputy Director at Bangladesh Bank Library, Motijheel, Dhaka and localization contributor of Open Source Library Management and Digitization Software – SLiMS (Senayan Library Management System). He has incorporated Bengali interface in Read More
Training on Library Automation and Digitization Software ‘SLiMS’ and ‘RFID’ held at NSU during 24-26 April 2015
A Three Day-long Training program on Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) organized by BALID Institute of Information Management (BIIM), Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) in collaboration with North South University (NSU) Library during 24-26 April 2015 was successfully accomplished. A Certificate Award Ceremony of the training programme Read More
Lecture on ‘RFID’ and ‘SLiMS’ held at Southeast University – 12 April 2014
BALID Institute of Information Management (BIIM), a subsidiary organ of Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists organized a lecture as a part of its regular lecture series programme in collaboration with Southeast University, held at University Campus 2, House# 64, Road# 18, Block# B, Banani, Dhaka, on 12 April 2014. Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain, Read More