Library Automation using Library Management Systems
Libraries globally have transitioned from the traditional manual operations to ICT based services using library management systems and digital library services commonly known as e-libraries. The most robust systems deployed by several libraries to accomplish these tasks include Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) for bibliographical data management and DSpace for archiving and long-term preservation of digital content. Over the years, Osmass Haven-Tech has helped institutions of higher learning and organisations in Uganda to implement library automation using Koha integrated library system. Koha is an open source robust system deployed in both small and large libraries world-wide.
Knowledge Management Solutions
Globally, libraries exist to support the functions of the parent organization thereby achieving their vision and mission. In Universities, they support the function of teaching, learning, research and community outreach. In pursuit of this role, libraries support the organisation community by providing information sources in both print and electronic formats, and also offer worldwide publicity to intellectual works of their researchers through institutional repository archiving. It is very important to preserve organisation’s intellectual memory to enable business continuity through Institutional Repository (IR). For institutions like Universities, an IR helps in promoting the scholarly output of the University and allows libraries to increase the visibility of the University’s scholarly output and therefore improved webometric rankings. Therefore, through rigorous efforts in improving and the successful implementation of IR an institution is able to effectively disseminate its intellectual output as well as providing long term preservation for the content.
Osmass Haven-Tech helps institutions in setting up Institutional Repositories using DSpace systems and provides the requisite technical and functional training for the sustainability of these repositories.
Records Management Services
Managing physical records is an essential part of modern business, but it can be a serious drain on valuable company resources. For this reason, we offer our clients a complete records management service that enables them to utilise the power of their information. Companies of all sizes often enjoy a false sense of security by depending on individuals to store and manage their records. This creates a number of challenges, including lack of access, inconsistency in indexing and irregular backups. As Osmass Haven-Tech, we offer complete records management solutions to our clients to accelerate organisation efficiency.
E-Learning Management System
As institutions come to the reality of dynamic learning approaches, the need for e-learning systems has become inevitable. E-learning management systems offer an opportunity to extend distance learning programmes to a wider audience. Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalized learning environments We specialise in setting up and implementing Moodle Learning System to institutions and organisations to promote distance learning. We ensure full utilisation of the system by providing both technical and functional support so that our clients get value for money or return on investment.
Setting Up and Management of Library and Information Centres & Services
Setting up and management of Library and Information Centres can be a daunting task to many people including professionals. The tasks involved, from policy formulation to actual operation of the information centre requires experience and team work. Osmass Haven-Team has a proven record with experience spanning 10 years in setting up and managing information centres. We help achieve the dream of our clients by providing this advisory service.
Training and Capacity Building
With increasing demand for education and knowledge, libraries continue to be critical resources in information management. We therefore support library systems and programmes in collection development, user-studies and capacity building in user-services, library automation, e-library management, cataloguing, classification, indexing and evaluation amongst others. Our goal is to empower information professions through trainings to enable them offer modern library and information services. The scope of the training programme covers organisations, researchers, students and general staff in an organisation. The training topics vary according to organisation’s needs.
Library and Office Supplies
We provide assorted stationery supplies to different organisations including printing, scanning, bindery, graphic designs and branding.