Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager

Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager

Download Editors' Rating:
3
Good
Average User Rating:
2.2
out of 4 votes

Quick Specs

  • Version:
    1.2
  • Total Downloads:
    9,067
  • Date Added:
    Apr. 09, 2012
  • Price:
    Free
  • File Size:
    3.64MB
  • Downloads Last Week:
    2
  • Platform:
    Windows

Editors' Review

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Although public libraries, university libraries, and other large lending institutions typically have fairly sophisticated software to manage their collections, there are smaller entities like churches, nonprofits, and even individuals who could use an electronic hand when it comes to keeping track of their holdings. Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager aims to provide a simple solution for the user who needs a way to keep track of what gets checked in and out and by whom. Unfortunately, the program's unattractive interface and generally unintuitive functioning make it hard to recommend.

Granthaalok's interface consists of a large gray rectangle with a handful of gray buttons on it. Each button is labeled in both English and Assamese, and while we appreciate the program's bilingualism, the effect of these dual labels is that the buttons are hard to read at a glance. The English isn't great, either; one button reads "Book Disposed Off!"

It's easy enough to add new books, entering information such as the title, a user-defined ID code, a rack or shelf identifier, the date and price of purchase, and the publisher, author, and edition. Adding new members is a similar process, with fields for the name, ID code, address, and so on. Actually checking books in and out is a strange process that involves selecting the desired title or member from a long list and then, instead of clicking an "Okay" button, closing the window; this inexplicably launches the next screen in the process.

Granthaalok comes with a Help file, but the problem with this program isn't really that it needs explanation; it's that it's poorly designed, unattractive, and unintuitive. It does work, but that's about all we can say for it.

Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager comes as a ZIP file. It installs politely but leaves a folder behind upon removal.

 
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User Reviews
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1 stars

"Impossible to completely remove"

May 23, 2011  |  By alexriehl

 |  Version: Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager 1

Pros

None. There is nothing good about this program.

Cons

Impossible to read, no uninstall feature, when system files are deleted it still remains in the program list and will forever.

Summary

Don't get it.

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1 stars

"Absolutely Terrible"

March 08, 2011  |  By Pakistani Dragon

 |  Version: Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager 1

Pros

Absolutely nothing good about this proggram.

Cons

I could not understand a thing with this program. It just kept asking for password! Nowhere to be found.

Summary

What a bizzare software! Quite ugly looking too.

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3 stars

"Very good for small library"

August 25, 2009  |  By XTX1

 |  Version: Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager 1

Pros

Relatively easy program to use, minimum entry requires book name and author. Since we do not charge our patrons, except for a 'lost' book, we do not need to track library fees. This program will hopefully eventually replace our card catalog.

Cons

Definitely has a learning curve; must completely delete a book, then re-enter the information when trying to correct information.

Summary

Considering that this is a free library management program, can't complain too much! If you maintain a smaller library that works on the honor system rather than a fee system, and you can't afford the outlay for one of the 'bells and whistles' software programs, this program will be your workhorse. In other words.....not flashy or showy, but gets the job done!

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4 stars

"very good for small library running on honerary basis"

October 12, 2006  |  By sureshkaramchandani

 |  Version: Granthaalok: The Book-Library Manager 1

Pros

this is usefull for school and colledges only

there is no colum for monthly subcription &

book readin charges which is must forsmall library in tho get some funds for purchase of new books and to meet day to day other expenitureif modified may be intimated to me.

thanks

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Full Specifications

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What's new in version 1.2
Version 1.2 includes elaborate as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions along with frequently asked questions; it also incorporates some minor bug fixes.
General
Publisher Eastern Star Software
Publisher web site http://www.essg.50megs.com
Release Date April 07, 2012
Date Added April 09, 2012
Version 1.2
Category
Category Business Software
Subcategory Inventory Software
Operating Systems
Operating Systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows, Windows 98, Windows 7, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows 2003
Additional Requirements None
Download Information
File Size 3.64MB
File Name Grantha12.zip
Popularity
Total Downloads 9,067
Downloads Last Week 2
Pricing
License Model Free
Limitations Not available
Price Free

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