To perform library automation with SLiMS in small libraries in Bangladesh, SLiMS BD is suggesting the following hardware list to be procured:
Hardware List
Sl Item Description Price Qty Remarks
1 Desktop PC – Very good (working as Server^) 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8700, 3.2GHz-4.6GHZ, 8GB DDR4 2666MHz, 1TB 60,000/- 1
2 Desktop PC – regular 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8500, 3.0GHz-4.1GHz, 8GB DDR4 2666Mhz, 1TB 48,000/- 2/3
3 Switch 8 port 1,000/- 1
4 Network cable Cat 6, with RJ45 Connector 200/- 4/5
5 UPS 800-1000VA 3,500/- 4
6 Printer Laser printer 10,000/- 1
7 Scanner Regular Flatbed 3,000/- 1 Optional
8 Barcode Scanner Handheld 3,500/- 1 Optional
9 Office Accessories Toner, paper, tape, glue, scissors, 5,000/- ---
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 a minimum list. The more you budget, the better configuration is suggested. However, for better selection of hardware, library professionals are requested to contact with an expert professional.
^If the library has the ability, should buy a dedicated server.
*The List will be updated time to time if required. Last updated on 19 July 2019.