Library software improving competitive positions

Németh Ágoston <>
Ex-Lh Kft

Vadnai Zoltán <>
Ex-Lh Kft

It’s quite a stereotypy to discuss the topic how far the position of libraries had changed nowadays not speaking about the more and more difficult economical situation.  But look at that from the other side: this situation inspire innovation, creativity in the field of library software production also.  The libraries have to recognize the need of accomodation to the new challenges and accepting among others innovative software tools widely appreciated by the top researcher and academic community.  They have to choose and apply such products which guide and motivate the usage of creative research and education methodologies to secure the traditional position of the library in that field, consequently  raise the competitiveness of the persons and also the attractivity and prestige  of the institution as well.