LSC 555 Information Systems Webliography: Integrated Library Systems
By
Lesley Groothuis
|Articles about integrated library systems | Journals and newsletters | Vendor information |
- Articles about integrated library systems
- Overview of integrated library systems
by Marcia Deddens,University of Cincinnati
The article is aimed mostly at college and university library computing systems and does give a good history and explanation of the development of current integrated library system functions and what to expect now from vendors. Author includes suggested vendor information for further research. Good start for academic libraries to consider when beginning the automation process or to migrate older systems. This article can be helpful and applied to public and special libraries as well.
- Integrated library systems
by Cynthia L. Lopata, ERIC Digest
This article gives an overview of what integrated library systems is and how a library can begin the integration process. Author also adds the advantages of becoming integrated and how to select an integrated system that will grow with continued maintenance and flexibility towards future trends. Good article how to a library could take the necessary steps. There's a list of references which is helpful for further research.
- The future of integrated library systems: an LJ round table
by Brian Kenney
Author discusses with others in an interview on how the internet has played a major role in library integrated systems by raising the bar for online services and getting immediate gratification. Author aims the discussion on how internet technologies is fueling initiatives and solving new solutions from interlibrary loans to creating digitized collections. Good article in thinking about the future of automation and mainstreaming workflow issues and user interface issues.
- Open source integrated library systems: an overview
by Eric Anctil and Jamshid Beheshti, McGill University, GSLIS
This article discusses the use of open source software for an integrated library system and defines it while evaluating within the context of recent technological trends in library automation. The objective of the article is to increase awareness of software packages to library systems. The authors discuss in-depth on several open source application projects. Any library is looking for free and low cost applications and this article lists major projects to consider. This article includes a list of online sources that is helpful for continued research on open source projects and studies.
- Your next system: planning for migration
by Diane R. Tebbetts, University of New Hampshire Library
The author discusses the dynamics of library automation and how the high rate of changes in software and hardware will inevitably come and that upgrading systems can be made complicated unless thorough planning for migration and upgrading has already been calculated. Library systems must investigate their vendor's background to be certain that they are experienced with migration and data transfer, expansion, research and development program strategies, and networking capabilities of the system.
- Library catalogs: the wrong solution
by Roy Tennant, Infotech, Digital Libraries
This article discusses how library automation system should focus on what's in the catalog and the holdings and to avoid any unnecessary barriers. The author states that if an integrated system doesn't focus on the collection's content, coverage, and userability then the library catalog system has failed for patrons. The description of user interface hostility is valid especially when patron's who are not computer savy enough to navigate may have difficulties interacting with the system. It's a nice reminder to remember that patron usage is also important in an integrated system.
- Journals and newsletters
- Integrated Library System Reports
Electronic newsletter
This site has loads of information regarding integrated systems and resources. ILSR publishes articles and reviews related to integrated systems. Subjects include samples of RFP's, tech plans, vendor information, and press releases. Electronic resources management and the best of the IOLS WEB is also included on the homepage. Nice online journal that tracks and reports ongoing library trends.
- Biblio Tech Review: news, analysis and comment
A monthly newsletter for library automation, software, business and reviews from Biblio Tech. Publishes reviews on software and future trends in information technology. The site has a directory for technology briefings, supplier directory, exhibition list, and archives. From the site a user can add a custom built directory feature for free.
- LibraryJournal
An electronic source that does have subscription services for newsletters, e-mail, and print publications. However, there are articles that are accessed without a subscription going back as far as 1997. Provides links to other online resources and articles published. Searching the archives can be difficult and one must know exactly what to look and exact dates.
- Library Technology Guides: Key resources and content related to Library Automation
An electronic newsletter that provides comprehensive and unbiase information related to the field of automation. This site has loads of information regarding technology related in library automation. It publishes and provides articles from other electronic sources and has an online archive and bibliography. It has a link for ILS trends for ARL's and public libraries. Great site and very detailed with information that can exceed for many pages and can be too overwhelming.
- Vendor information
- Tucker and Associates List of Library Automation Vendors
This is a comprehensive list of library automation vendors and their links. The site has a disclaimer and makes no claim as to the list's suitability and compliance with accepted library automation standards. The list is alphabetical with additional 'see' notes for matching software applications with the companies that developed them. The list continues for seven pages and seems complete. Nice comprehensive look at what's available for all types of library systems.
- Library Automation Systems and Vendors on the WWW
Another comprehensive list with a little more detail to information describing library system software and links with vendors on the World Wide Web. It's a nice comprehensive and helpful list for libraries to begin the search for software that is best suited for their needs.
- Dynix
Dynix has a great site that explains thoroughly their 'Horizon' products and provides indepth information about what they can to provide library solutions. Dynix mostly caters towards public libraries, however, their products can be applied to any academic and special libraries. The information from the Dynix site can go pretty deep and one might get lost.
- The Library Corporation
TLC has a nice website that has information about their products (for example CARL), customers, and TLC in the news. TLC caters more towards school and public libraries and does consortia organizations.
- Endeavor
Endeavor Information Systems website introduces their automation system product called Voyager Library management system. The site is much like Dynix in introducing their products, customers, support, technology, news and events.
- SIRSI
Sirsi has a simple website that advertises its products and services. It provides a list of libraries they serve and has a list of partnerships and the company's vision. The site is familiar to what Dynix has and is user friendly and can go indepth with information.
© Lesley Groothuis 2004