Integrated Library Systems

En el presente estudio, de naturaleza fundamentalmente exploratoria, se ha aplicado el marco teórico de la difusión de la innovación (modelos de E. Rogers, F.M. Bass y G. Moore) con el objetivo de profundizar en el análisis de los niveles de adopción de las Plataformas de Servicios Bibliotecarios entre bibliotecas académicas y públicas durante el período comprendido entre los años 2010 y 2016. Asimismo, se ha tratado de determinar la existencia de patrones de comportamiento en relación con la implementación de los sistemas de automatización. Los resultados sugieren que, en los años analizados, el proceso de adopción de dicha innovación tecnológica se ha caracterizado por su discontinuidad y por estar dominado por comportamientos de tipo imitativo. Además, la evolución de la adopción ha seguido ritmos diferentes en los distintos tipos de bibliotecas consideradas. Estas diferencias de comportamiento también se han observado en las valoraciones e implementaciones de softwares de gestión bibliotecaria, traduciéndose en lo que podrían considerarse como diferentes perfiles de automatización.

In this approach, fundamentally exploratory, the diffusion of innovation theoretical framework (E. Rogers, F.M. Bass and G. Moore models) has been applied to the analysis of the level of adoption of the Library Services Platforms among academic and public libraries between the years 2010 and 2016. We have also tried to identify different behaviour patterns regarding the implementation of the Integrated Library Systems. The results suggest that, for the timeframe considered here, the process of adoption of this technological innovation has been characterized by its discontinuity and by the predominance of imitative behaviours. Moreover, the adoption rates have been different depending on the type of library considered. Such differences have been also observed in the evaluation and implementation of automated library systems; therefore, resulting in what may be considered different automation profiles.

The paper is devoted to reviewing the existing means of detecting the transportation of dangerous materials and illicit objects. We analyse the currently available systems, the physical background of the corresponding techniques, and their advantages and limitations. Our purpose is to provide a broad overview of the possibilities in this field and to present our vision of what is the most appropriate response to the challenges of the modern world with respect to the increasing threat of terrorist attacks and illicit transportation of explosives, weapons, Special Nuclear Materials, and illicit narcotic drugs. To meet this objective, we compare various techniques, discuss how they correspond to the current needs, and propose a possible solution to the existing serious problems.

Should my library utilize open source software (OSS)?  This is an important question, especially considering the possible benefits that OSS provides.  This paper seeks to answer this question by analyzing four different types of libraries and collections and how OSS could provide a benefit to each of them.  It also addresses different ways that open source library software can be deployed and maintained.

Keywords: Open Source Software (OSS), Library Management Systems, Collections Management Systems

An increasing number of libraries are looking at moving away from the traditional Integrated Library System towards next-gen library systems, referred to as "Unified Resource Management Systems", “Webscale Management Solutions”, “Uniform Management Systems”, or “Library Services Platform”.  I presented a brief overview of these types of systems, what sets them apart from the traditional ILS, and where Rollins College is in our investigation.  The results of a library systems survey were also shared with attendees.  Following the presentation, there was interesting discussion amongst those in attendance representing the 31 ICUF libraries. 
The contents of this presentation will remain confidential until 2015.

The paper reviews the brief history of formation of different integrated library systems, as well as the characteristics of some of the modern types of them, and also highlights the selecting and implementing issues of the information technologies and software tools in the modern librarianship practice. The case study is based on the work principle and functionalities of the Millennium ILS, currently implemented at the ADA University Library.

The assignment for Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s LS 573: Integrated Technologies in Libraries class required a student to analyze the features of an ILS through an interview with a librarian who used the ILS, and review recent literature on the product and its customers.  Knowing what features librarians most commonly use in today’s libraries, and what additional problems faced by the libraries that current ILS systems do not address, could help a student or new librarian know not only the current problems, but also the trends.  A product review regarding the Polaris ILS provided insight into the product’s usefulness with regards to how it met a library and its patrons’ actual needs, and its ability to grow to meet the trends.

Library systems are not the most glamorous software packages for institutions to spend money on, and it can be difficult to make the case for the staff time and budget to migrate systems, even if an existing system is out of date and no longer meeting the needs of staff and users. This is true both of making the case to staff and management within the library and to the larger organization the library serves; however, libraries only exist in organizations where they are believed to be important enough to spend the money to create and maintain them, and I believe that if a compelling business case is made the necessary resources will probably be allocated.

Η αρχιτεκτονική βιβλιοθηκών είναι ένα θέμα που έχει απασχολήσει ελάχιστα την ελληνική
βιβλιοθηκονομική κοινότητα, η οποία δεν ασχολήθηκε επισταμένα ή στις περισσότερες περιπτώσεις
η αποψή της αγνοήθηκε παντελώς. Η επιτακτική ανάγκη να οργανώσουμε συλλογές
παρέκαμψε το κτιριακό πρόβλημα, η λύση του όμως δεν είναι πολυτέλεια είναι ανάγκη.
Σπάνια μιλάμε για το που και πως στεγάζονται αυτές οι συλλογές και ακόμα πιο σπάνια
εκπονούμε μελέτες για κατασκευή ή ανακατασκευή βιβλιοθηκών. Το θέμα του χώρου
και της αισθητικής του δεν πρέπει να αντιμετωπίζεται αποσπασματικά και κατά περίπτωση
ή ως ουτοπικό σύνδρομο. Η αρχιτεκτονική μορφή των βιβλιοθηκών πρέπει να μας απασχολήσει
ιδιαίτερα εν όψη των νέων τεχνολογιών που έτσι κι αλλιώς αμφισβητούν ήδη τα
όρια του χώρου της σύγχρονης βιβλιοθήκης. Η βιβλιοθήκη χωρίς τοίχους είναι μια πραγματικότητα.
Το νέο προφίλ και η εικόνα της σύγχρονης βιβλιοθήκης δεν είναι όμως μόνο η
web ιστοσελίδα της αλλά και ο φυσικός της χώρος. Οι φυσικές διαστάσεις του πληροφοριακού
χώρου, δηλαδή του χώρου της βιβλιοθήκης, πρέπει να εξυπηρετούν τις πραγματικές,
λειτουργικές και πληροφοριακές ανάγκες μιας βιβλιοθήκης που θα κληθεί στο μέλλον
να διαδραματίσει ένα διαφορετικό ρόλο απ' ότι σήμερα.

نظرا لأننا نعيش في عصر المعرفة ومع الحاجة الكبيرة لمواكبة عمليات التحول الى مجتمع المعرفة فكان لزاما على مؤسسات المعلومات باختلاف أنواعها مواكبة التطورات الحادثة على الساحة.
ستتناول الدراسة الأنواع المختلفة لمؤسسات المعلومات والمتطلبات الفنية والتقنية المطلوب توافرها لكل نوع من أنواع مؤسسات المعلومات ومنها مؤسسات منتجة للمعلومات (جهات بحثية وأكاديمية أو منتجو معلومات تجاريين كشركات قواعد البيانات والناشرين) أو مؤسسات خدمية (المكتبات ومراكز المعلومات)
وتختلف بطبيعة الحال التجهيزات المطلوبة لكل نوع من الأنواع السابقة من مؤسسات المعلومات على مستوى البنية التحتية أو العتاد أو البرمجيات بالإضافة إلى تأهيل الكادر البشري المسئول عن تشغيل ودعم ومتابعة النظم والأجهزة وسير الأعمال.
سوف تقدم الدراسة مجموعه من الخيارات والبدائل التي يمكن للمكتبات اختيارها والعمل عليها وفقا للميزانية والموارد المتاحة وحجم الأعمال المنتجة أو عدد المستفيدين من خدمات المؤسسة وطرق الإتاحة ومستويات الإتاحة التي ستقدمها المؤسسات للوصول الى مواكبة مجتمع المعرفة.

Perkembangan teknologi informasi sangat pesat di era globalisasi saat ini. Dengan kemajuan teknologi tersebut, pemanfaatan perangka komputer sebagai media untuk memproses data sangat membantu manusia dalam penyelesaian pekerjaan. Peekembangan teknologi informasi telah membuka mata dunia akan sebuah dunia yang baru, tempat pemasaran baru, dan sebuah jaringan informasi dunia yang tanpa batas. Dalam sebuah jaringan internet, website merupakan sebuah aplikasi yang banyak diminati oleh masyarakat. Dan saat ini website mulai dikembangkan sebagai media yang ampuh untuk mengolah data dan database kemudian menyajikannya ke browser web pengunjung. Demikian juga pada sebuah instansi maupun pada lembaga pendidikan, pengguna media website sebagai pengolah data dan database sudah mulai menjadi pilihan utama. Kemampuan dan fleksibilitas website yang dapat menjangkau wilayah yang luas merupakan alasan utama menggunakan media ini. Dengan alasan itu maka didirikanlah sebuah perusahaan yang akan membantu meningkatkan kualitas keilmuan dalam pengetahuan. Untuk dapat menunjang efektivitas dan efisiensi serta mempermudah pengelolaan data buku dan memacu siswa/mahasiswa/umum untuk membaca, maka dibuatlah sistem informasi untuk pengolahan data buku di perpustakaan yang berbasis website.

"This paper attempts to design a framework for comparison of standards available in public domain and implementation of standards facilities in open source ILSs. The framework is mainly based on recommendations given by ILS-DI and IFLA Working Group on the area under consideration. It takes into account global standards like metadata, interoperability, digital preservation, web access and application programming interface etc. Two open source ILSs (from the matured block of ILSs) namely NewGenLib and Koha are compared against a set of parameters related with standards and drawn from global recommendations.
Keywords: Integrated library system, Standards, Digital Preservation and ILS software"

The adoption of an Integrated Library Systems (ILS) helps library staff to automate libraries' routine operations. While some libraries are coping well with automation, others face challenges and setbacks. The purpose of the study is to explore the adoption of an ILS, Koha, at Kyambogo University Library Service (KyULS). The study employs a qualitative approach where data is gathered using semi-structured interviews followed by a survey. This paper reports initial results from the semi-structured interviews. Collected data was analysed using content analysis. The study aims to provide recommendations to alleviate or resolve the difficulties that are hampering KyULS specifically and potentially other libraries when adopting an ILS. This study is of value to academic librarians, LIS schools and ILS vendors globally as it helps them better understand the unique challenges faced by libraries in sub-Saharan Africa.

As mobile devices become more ubiquitous among library patrons, the needs of having
access to mobile Online Public Catalog (OPAC) is in high demand. Forrester Research
estimates that there are about a billion computers in the world as mobile devices continue to
proliferate and become more tightly integrated with our daily activities (Bowman & Willis,
2011). A number of libraries have begun deploying customized mobile web portals and
applications to promote accessibility for patrons a search for a book and use existing library
services. According to Mills (2009), staff at Cambridge University Library have observed
customers using their camera phones to take pictures of the catalogue results screen, rather
than noting catalogue search results on a piece of paper. 50% of respondents at both
universities said they take photos of signs, books, etc to save information for later reference.
In addition 55% of total respondents were in favour of being able to access the library
catalogue from a mobile phone (Mills, 2009). Therefore, this paper will discuss on an attempt
to develop a mobile OPAC for patrons based on KOHA Open Source Integrated Library
System. The mobile OPAC offers a great new way to find items and prepared library for future
requirements, today.

Después de contextualizar la educación superior en México, se ofrece un panorama de las condiciones de automatización de las bibliotecas universitarias en su Área Metropolitana, especialmente en lo que tiene que ver con el Sistema Integral de Automatización de Bibliotecas (SIAB). Mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario y la observación directa, se da cuenta de los sistemas utilizados, los procesos de migración, el tiempo de uso, las formas de adquisición, los módulos implementados, el nivel de conocimiento y operación y el grado de satisfacción. Se encontró que la mayoría de las bibliotecas cuentan con un SIAB, y que los más utilizados eran SIABUC, ALEPH y LOGICAT. Sin embargo, se constató que su grado de implementación es bajo, principalmente por la falta de capacitación del personal a cargo. En muchos casos sólo se ha logrado una automatización muy limitada debido al precio del sistema y al alto costo del mantenimiento. Además, sólo una de las bibliotecas tenía instalado un software libre, lo que indica desconocimiento sobre este tipo de alternativas.

This is a case study on the opportunities provided by Open Source library systems and the experience of delivering these systems through a shared service.  It derives from desk research, interviews, and direct involvement in the project. The format is a case study, setting out a detailed timeline of events with information that can be applied in other settings.

ITALE is the association of Italian Ex Libris users. Currently, ITALE gathers over 40 institutions, universities, institutes of public and private research and public libraries sharing the same library systems and UNIMARC formats. Our community of UNIMARC users is examining the applicability of the New Italian Cataloguing rules (REICAT) in relation to the use of the UNIMARC standard in our catalogues and our OPACs. The new Italian rules have a new conceptual structure inspired on FRBR and the Frankfurt statement of principles. The new code will change the bibliographic structure of on-line catalogues and it will also require a different use of UNIMARC for the Italian community. Using a real database of a real Italian OPAC we have simulated a cataloguing activity using REICAT together with the UNIMARC standards, just to test the possible use of the new Italian Rules, its consequences for the current workflows and the possible implementation requests referring to UNIMARC. The focus of this testing activity is on two main subjects: a) main changes of formal aspects of headings according to the new Italian rules and consequences of their use for the UNIMARC standard; and b) main changes related to the application of FRBR in the New Italian Cataloguing Rules, particularly regarding the use of the uniform title field in relation to work, expression, manifestation; analysis of the possibilities actually offered by UNIMARC and proposals for the necessary implementation of the standard.

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is the only university in the developing world that is serving through its eleven campuses spread across eight countries and three continents. It has a network of nine libraries, although small in size, in four developing countries in two regions (South Asia and East Africa). The university has recently implemented a library management system to integrate all nine libraries in four countries using a single shared database. The purpose of this paper is to share our experience of implementing an industry
standard-base state-of-the-art library system. The geographical location of AKU libraries and multilingual collections makes this experience more significant. Keeping in view the complexity of geographical locations, multilingual collections, different time zones, and diversity of staff involved, one can consider it a unique occurrence in the field of library and information science.

This study intended to carry out a survey of engineering college libraries that have computerized their operations and services. It provides an implicit view of the professional experiences of the engineering college librarians in computerizing their house keeping operations. Information was collected using a structured questionnaire mailed to 128 engineering college librarians, of which 102 (79.69%) were received duly filled with all the relevant information requested in the questionnaire. It was observed that 13.73% of the libraries were not automated for reasons which varied from library to library such as lack of computer facility, financial problems, lack of trained manpower and inadequate library collection. The study was limited to the automated libraries of engineering college in Karnataka which gives a status view of the software packages used by different libraries and the opinion of the librarians and library staff about the performance of the software they use. No comprehensive survey has been conducted at national or local level to reveal the status of the software and related problems faced by engineering college libraries in India. The current study, although focusing only on libraries in the Karnataka state, results could perhaps be generalized to the country as a whole and should prove useful as an indication of issues and problems with library software.

A brief discussion of the process of carrying out a data migration aimed at library staff not specialized in technical services. It starts with a discussion on selecting an integrated library system (ILS) based on institutional needs, some of the added client focused aspects of the newer systems, and some of the simplest systems for the case where little functionality is needed. An overview of the technical process of migrating systems will follow with a discussion of some pitfalls that can happen from project and library management points of view. Finally, a brief discussion of the staff management issues involved in a data migration, including the need for ongoing communication and a strong suggestion that work processes be reviewed as part of the process, as anachronistic procedures are often preserved which lead to inefficiencies.

Discovery systems such as Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service, Primo, and WorldCat Discovery Services have become part of academic libraries’ standard toolbox.  The Olin Library at Rollins College became an early adopter of Serials Solutions Summon Service in 2009, enhancing access to print and electronic material.  Although this has led to general improvements over the fractured searching of the traditional online catalog, database list, A-Z journal list, and digital repository, we recognized that the disparate systems hampered our ability to deliver a superior discovery experience and effectively provide other library services for our patrons.
Therefore, we did not begin by examining discovery tools, but new library systems. Our goal was to streamline data and resource management and enable further deconstruction of information silos that developed in the library.  We previously used a SIRSI Integrated Library System for decades in addition to other systems that operated more or less in isolation from each other.  Integration between them meant pushing and pulling data from one system to another, resulting in information lag and inconsistencies across systems.  All of this impacted the discovery experience for end users.
While we investigated new library systems, it became apparent that we needed a revolutionary change versus an evolutionary change.  We required a holistic system, one in which backend processes seamlessly integrated into the frontend discovery layer.  After the investigation process, we decided to replace our SIRSI integrated library system (ILS), Serials Solutions electronic resources management system (ERMS), and Summon discovery layer with Ex Libris Alma/Primo.  This chapter will detail our motivations for change, investigation, selection process, preparation, and implementation of the Alma/Primo system as well as offer a framework for evaluating when a system architecture no longer meets current needs.

The efficiency in bandwidth utilization and resilience to channel-induced fading makes the OFDM a preferred multicarrier modulation scheme. But the sensitivity of OFDM to frequency and time synchronization errors needs due consideration to avoid system degradation. The purpose of time synchronization is to compensate time offsets and identify the correct starting point of the OFDM frame and symbol at the demodulator. This paper analyzes the offset estimation capability of commonly used preamble sequences and proposes a new preamble structure incorporating Golay sequence with improved merit factor. The simulated results show that the proposed method outperforms the classical time offset estimation methods.

The migration of the existing Voyager library system to the Aleph library system is currently in progress at the National and University Library in Zagreb. Involved at the same time in the Integrated Library System implementation process are the libraries of the University of Zagreb and scientific institutes, which had used other library systems up till now. The objective of the implementation is the integration of the libraries into a single system using the same software base, in which the access and the use of library resources will be more efficient and accessible, regardless of their location.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to give technical information about the application of ABCD open source software for managing institutional repository of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) at various levels with illustrations. Design/methodology/approach – Practical method and programming in the ABCD software for building ETD repository and its management Findings – ABCD software is an excellent tool for creating institutional repository (IR) and manages it at various levels and to create ETD portal. Practical implications – The paper describes using ABCD software how one can create database of ETDs, how to submit ETDs in full text or abstract, how to search, how to implement it in open archive environment and simplicity of making union catalogue of ETD repositories on one platform of ABCD portal. Social implications – The process of ETD management and IR building using ABCD open source software will be useful to all the new institutions, colleges, universities, natio...

Software is growing ever-more complex and new software processes, methods and products put greater demands on software engineers than ever before. Software Engineering is broadly associated with the development of quality software with increasing use of software preparation standards and guidelines. Organizations now have a tendency to make greater efforts in developing software in distributive way. The main advantage of this lies in a greater availability of human resources in decentralized zones at less cost. There are, however, some disadvantages which are caused by the distance that separates the development teams. Coordination and communication among the team members become more difficult as the software components are sourced from different places, thus affecting project organization, project control, and product quality. In addition to these, there are major challenges like technical diversities such as hardware and software configuration of distributed site, product architecture, development methodology, managerial techniques result with “gaps” at different levels of distributed software development project. There are different methodologies to deal with these gaps. The use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools has been marketed as a remedy for the software development crisis by automating analysis, design, and coding for the ease the distributed development of software systems. This paper proposes the selection of appropriate CASE tools and their implementation in analysis gaps towards managing distributed software development.

During the investigation and migration from one library system to another, there are many aspects to manage, some of these technical, while others are with personnel and change management.  The presenters delve into various facets of project management related to a migration from a traditional ILS and ERMS to a next generation library system or "library service platform" aka URM or Unified Resource Management System.  Rollins College was unique as the first library in Florida to migrate to Ex Libris Alma as well as Primo for front end user discovery.  The presenters discuss: layers of communication landscape, stakeholders, zero hour tasks, communication challenges, solutions, implementation of a ticketing system, looking ahead, and change management.

This study intends to carryout a survey of engineering college libraries that have computerized their operations and services. Thus this paper will provide an implicit view of experiences undergone by the engineering college librarians in computerizing their library operations. It also observed that 13.73 percent of libraries are not automated reasons could be varied from library to library they were lack of computer facility, financial problems, lack of trained man power and library collection is very less. The present study is limited to the automated libraries of engineering college libraries in Karnataka. It gives a status view of the software packages used by different libraries. Opinion of the librarians about the performance of the software's different modules they have used. In India library automation began in the late 1970s in a few special libraries and has now reached most of the university libraries. It has yet to take off in college libraries in Karnataka owing to ...

The present research is conceived as a study of effective use of integrated library software (ILS) in engineering college libraries of Karnataka. For this paper we have selected engineering college libraries of Bangalore region to explore the satisfaction level of software users, and to find out their problems and suggestions. This study carries detailed enquiry into the experiences undergone by the engineering college libraries in use of ILS. It gives a status view of the software packages used by different libraries and opinions of the librarians about the performance of the software they have used and also opinions of users regarding computer based services provided by these college libraries. The list of engineering colleges can be seen in annexure. The data collected were analyzed qualitatively, and conclusions were drawn along with recommendations. The research is limited to automated libraries of Bangalore region and focuses on the comparison of software and determining the o...

The primary aim of the project is to design, develop and implement Automatic Wall Painting Robot which helps to achieve low cost painting equipment. Despite the advances in robotics and its wide spreading applications, interior wall painting has shared little in research activities. The painting chemicals can cause hazards to the human painters such as eye and respiratory system problems. Also, the nature of painting procedure that requires repeated work and hand rising makes it boring, time and effort consuming. When construction workers and robots are properly integrated in building tasks, the whole construction process can be better managed and savings in human labor and timing are obtained as a consequence. In addition, it would of er the opportunity to reduce or eliminate human exposure to difficult and hazardous environments, which would solve most of the problems connected with safety when many activities occur at the same time. These factors motivate the development of an automated robotic painting system.

Purpose
The paper explores the circumstances and processes involved in implementing and migrating from a proprietary ILS (Follett’s Destiny) to an open-source ILS (Koha) for a special focus institution.

Design/methodology/approach
In 2012 the campus libraries of God’s Bible College (GBC) migrated to Koha. After locally hosting and supporting Koha for three years, GBC contracted with a vendor (ByWater Solutions) to provide hosting and support, beginning in the fall of 2015.

Findings
The paper offers experiences and practical recommendations in migration and implementation. The paper will demonstrate that libraries, including special focus institutions, can migrate efficiently and without vendor support. Additionally, the paper examines some of the reasons why libraries might consider vendor hosting and support.

Practical implications
The paper gives libraries a framework, illustrated with a special focus institution case study, for selecting and migrating from a proprietary ILS to an open-source ILS. Such information will be of assistance in clarifying the process of migration and implementation for institutions seeking to move from a proprietary system, especially Destiny, to an open-source ILS.

Originality/value
The paper covers the steps taken to successfully migrate the database and offers a series of best practices for the adoption and migration process of an open-source ILS, providing librarians and other key stakeholders both theoretical and practical information in the selection and implementation of an open source ILS.