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651.5 NORAcc. No. 001
Records ManagementNov 2026

Records Management System for Northfield College

Built with Paperless-ngx

A function-based file plan and retention schedule for a fictional college, implemented on Paperless-ngx with accountable, logged disposal.

  • File plan organised by function, not department: five functions, sixteen record series, one retention rule each.
  • Permanent retention kept separate from transfer to archive, so records of lasting value never reach a disposal list.
  • Every record carries its own retention end date, disposal action, confidentiality level and owner, and is classified on arrival.
  • Disposal produces a review report first; destruction needs a named approver and date, and legal holds are re-checked at the point of action.
  • File Plan
  • Retention Schedule
  • Information Governance
  • Metadata
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027.0549 DIGAcc. No. 002
Digital ArchiveJul 2026

Digital Archive of Pakistani Libraries

Built with Omeka S

A curated public archive of Pakistan's library heritage with historical photographs, descriptive metadata and an interactive map.

  • Records for Quaid-e-Azam Library Lahore, Punjab Public Library, the National Library of Pakistan and rare Urdu manuscript collections.
  • Structured descriptive metadata for every item, browsable through a public website.
  • Interactive mapping of library locations across the country.
  • Archival Description
  • Metadata
  • Digital Heritage
  • Mapping
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025.04 DSPAcc. No. 003
Institutional RepositoryJul 2026

Institutional Repository

Built with DSpace 9.3

A demo repository modelled on the University of Okara to preserve and share academic research under open access.

  • Metadata catalog built on the international Dublin Core standard.
  • Custom collections for research articles and dissertations.
  • Integrated discovery so users can search and browse scholarly work.
  • Dublin Core
  • Open Access
  • Scholarly Communication
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025.3 CALAcc. No. 004
Digital LibraryJun 2026

Digital Library System

Built with Calibre + Calibre-Web

A live digital library with a full bibliographic catalog, custom Dewey tracking and a public web catalog for readers.

  • Complete bibliographic catalog with cover images.
  • Custom Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) field on every title.
  • Public web catalog where readers can search and browse.
  • Cataloging
  • DDC
  • Web Catalog
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025.00285 KOHAcc. No. 005
Library AutomationJun 2026

Book Paradise: Library Information System

Built with Koha ILS

A fully configured Koha library with MARC cataloging, patron categories, circulation rules and a public OPAC.

  • MARC records, Dewey classification and authorised values for shelving locations and collections.
  • Patron management across student, teacher and staff categories with fine rules.
  • Circulation for loans and returns across sections including Computer Science and Urdu Literature.
  • Public OPAC where members check availability.
  • MARC 21
  • Circulation
  • OPAC
  • Patron Management
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025.00285 SLIAcc. No. 006
Library AutomationJun 2026

Library Information System

Built with SLiMS (Senayan)

A live library management system covering cataloging, membership, circulation, stock taking and serials.

  • Bibliographic catalog with cover images and member management by membership type.
  • Circulation for loans and returns, plus stock taking.
  • Serial control for journal subscriptions.
  • Public OPAC where members can search and reserve books.
  • Serials Control
  • Stock Taking
  • OPAC
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