LSC 555 Information System Webliography: Integrated Library Systems
by
Anna Yevropina
| Overview|
Types
| Architecture | Design | Vendors |
- Overview of Integrated Library Systems
- Trends
in Integrated Library Systems
by Ebenezer, M. C., published in
VINE, 2003
The aim of this report is to provide an overview of
the present state of ILS development. It helps for the non-computer
scientist to understand the scope of activity over the last few years. The
strength of the site is in its detailed analysis of Web technologies and
standards, software industry developments, and user's perspectives. It
provides extensive list of links. However, such issues as technical services
(acquisitions, inter-lending or cataloguing) and e-book or e-journal
management are not covered.
- Integrated Library System
Reports
by Mary Dzurinko & Nina Platt
"One-stop"
shop website for everything about integrated online library systems. It
provides its own on-line database of citations and links to other websites
including vendors; all articles are written in a simple clear language and
give good overview that is important for the beginner. Significant weakness
of the site is that it was not updated for the last 3-4 years; hence, vendor
information is almost useless.
- Automating
libraries: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
by the American
Library Association
ALA Website offers a point of entry to the
world of technology in libraries. This fact sheet is intended for libraries
that are ready to upgrade their present system and includes very basics. It
is not updated since 2002 which is a weak point, but the advantage is that
the site is written by Library Association for librarians from their point
of view. Good place to start and develop your own sources.
- EDUCAUSE:
An overview of ILS
by by EDUCASE Evolving Technology
Committee
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to
advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information
technology. Presented page of this site displays short review of modern
trends and links to some software vendors for academic environment. The site
is very much up-to-date, high quality but not all free accessible: some
services are for institution members only. The other difficulty for a
librarian that it is not made with a focus on library services, one has to be
advanced in information technology to apply findings to the library
systems
- Types of automated systems
- Mac platform
by by
Apple company
Great site with the latest information about Mac OS
X: you can run Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and use Unix commands at
the same time. This site has all advantages of a commercial site: good
graphics, up-to-date information, but not much of science. It is rather to
know what is new when you need it. The way to learn something about
information systems is to click on toolbar's Architecture and Developer
Tools links. A plus for Mac users that the new product, Panther, gives an
opportunity to work with PC programs
- Linux
in the library
by Eric Sisler, Library Applications Specialist
for the City of Westminster
Very detailed case study on the
possibilities Linux had to offer. The advantage of this webpage is that it
is written by a person with 19 years of working experience in a library. He
knows all tricks of the trade, including the smallest, concerned about
funds, gives long time history and hands-on details of development
Information System in different libraries. It is ideal practical guide for
those who are interested in implementing Linux. However, for interested
in Information Library Systems in general it is limited, has no comparison with other
systems, the focus of the article is narrow
- Research and OS Software
by University of Delaware
This is a site for research on Unix, Windows and Macintosh software. It has no science, just a table with technical specifications of all three systems. Good for those who have an idea what they are looking for to check the name and characteristics of a product. Focus is on students' interests as expected on a university site. The same narrowness is the limitation of the site. Another weak point: not updated in a year or two.
- System architecture
- Client-Server Interface Testing
by ZDNet IT Directory
Web site with a blend of amended traditional approaches and all-new ones. Updated, good information. This technical library is offered to the public at no charge: however, the library's full content and features are available only to registered users. It is done to share user information with vendors, something of disadvantage to those who want to avoid flooding them with ads.
- ILSR: Database management systems and more
by Nina Platt & Mary Dzurinko
The library's role in knowledge management: how to integrate library information and services with corporate intelligence. It is not up-to-date but is good for general overview of principles. It is very detailed article with examples of different libraries for those who need practical guidance. Once familiar with the process, reader may seek latest news elsewhere
- System design
- The
Challenge of Integrated Access: Library System of the future
by
National Library of Australia
This site discusses the role of the OPAC as a hybrid library service and of the catalog server as a provider element in a hybrid information environment. The strength of this document is in a straight relations to the library information systems and it basic components. Authors discuss metadata needed for management online and physical collections, and also the architecture needed for storage and delivery of digital collections in a hybrid information environment. Narrow focus of this page may not be suitable for everybody
- InfoTech
Briefs
by Michael Rogers in Library Journal online
This web site provides the latest news about the elements of library software. A plus that it is a short and very visual overview of the latest products; links to other topics are available on the left side bar. The same brevity can be a limitation for those who are looking for insight, not products.
- Very basics of
Integrated Library System
by Ericdigest.org, an article written
by Lopata, C.
This web site can serve as an archive or simplified explanation for a beginner. This site is privately owned and is in no way related to any Federal agency or ERIC unit, and provides the text of the public domain ERIC Documents previously produced by ERIC. Of course, the old content is the weakest point of this site; on the other hand, it represents what have been checked up by time and still is helpful in study of library systems. It could be of interest in a historical research, but not for those who are looking for new products and ideas.
- Primary vendors
- Comprehensive
list of automated library system vendors
by Library Resource
Center
This site provides a list of major automated library system vendors' websites. It is very utilitarian and made for those who are looking for a specific vendor or want to browse through many available possibilities. What is the strength for some could be a weakness for others: no advise, just a list
- Automation Software is Better Than Ever - And it Even Encourages Sharing
by Walter Minkel, Published in: School
Library Journal, November 2003
This article is about school library automation systems. It discusses how ILS blends districts' catalogs and collections into a single unified database, and provides information about software. Includes examples of different libraries and gives some theory about developing school library automation, provides major features of some products. It focus on schools makes it interesting for a specific category of users
- Internet library for librarians
by InfoWorks Technology
Company
This site provides a comprehensive list of links to vendors in the field of library automated systems, with e-mail addresses to contact them. Unlike some other sites it gives short descriptions for advertised products. Good for those who are thinking and making their choices. It is rather an information resource site, not suited for educational purposes
Anna Yevropina ¿2004