Innovative Interfaces, developer of the Sierra Services Platform, the Millennium ILS, and other library technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Kim Massana as the company’s new chief executive officer. Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Jerry Kline will remain in his role as chairman. Massana was previously president of Thomson Reuters Elite, a division of the global news organization that provides integrated information solutions to professional services firms in the legal, accounting, marketing, management, and IT consulting fields.
OCLC recommends Open Data Commons Attribution License
By on August 6, 2012
OCLC is recommending that member institutions that would like to release their catalog data on the Web do so with the Open Data Commons Attribution License (ODC-BY). The license allows users to share, copy, distribute, modify, transform and build upon a database, provided that users “attribute any public use of the database, or works produced from the database, in the manner specified in the license,” according to ODC’s simple language summary. OCLC has requested that participants making use of WorldCat-derived data conform to the norms defined in the WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities. The ODC-BY license will also be used by OCLC, as it releases additional sets of WorldCat data, including future linked data projects.
Boston College Goes Live With Ex Libris Alma
By on July 12, 2012
Boston College University Libraries (BCL) has replaced multiple systems previously used for managing print, electronic, and digital collections with a single consolidated solution provided by Ex Libris’ next-generation Alma library management service, the company announced on July 11. BCL is the first of more than 70 institutions that will be using the new cloud-based […]
EBSCO Announces New Partnerships, Collections
By on June 29, 2012
EBSCO Publishing last week announced new or expanded partnership agreements with OCLC, SirsiDynix, and Innovative Interfaces that will enhance discovery and offer easier access to many databases, e-journals and other content.
Update: Bibliotheca Debuts Ebook Division on Douglas County Model
By on June 19, 2012
This article has been updated to include comment from Marshall Breeding. Library technology company Bibliotheca, heretofore mostly focused on helping libraries manage their print collections through tools like RFID, is entering the ebook market in a decidedly different way: by offering a solution for libraries who want to follow the Douglas County Libraries, CO, model […]
Ingram to Offer MyiLibrary Ebook Platform to Public Libraries in September | ALA Annual 2012
By on June 19, 2012
Ingram Content Group, one of the dominant players in the academic ebook market with its MyiLibrary platform, has been gearing up for several months to introduce MyiLibrary to the public library market. The launch date is scheduled for September, but Ingram will be demonstrating how it is tailoring the platform to serve the public library channel at the American Library Association annual conference this week in Anaheim (booth #1446).
News and ALA Programs About Library Services Platforms | ALA Annual 2012
By on June 14, 2012
Some recent news from companies developing library services platforms as well as a listing of ALA programs around these products: Sierra, Intota, Alma, Worldshare Management Services, and Kuali OLE
SirsiDynix Adds New Functionality to Enterprise/Portfolio
By on May 1, 2012
Lehi, Utah-based SirsiDynix has announced that the latest release of its Enterprise/Portfolio search and discovery solution will include eResource Central integration and additional “My Account” functionality for the Horizon integrated library system (ILS).
New Apps Bring OPAC Functionality to Library Facebook Pages
By on April 5, 2012
Recently released apps from ChiliFresh and SirsiDynix allow library OPACs and Facebook to play nice together. Both apps integrate OPAC functionality into library Facebook pages, enabling patrons to search the catalog, place holds, log into their accounts, and pay fines — all from within Facebook.
Automation Marketplace 2012: The Complete Survey Data
By on March 29, 2012
Data collected by Marshall Breeding, Director for Innovative Technology and Research, Vanderbilt University, Nashville The following charts provide the complete statistical report for the 2012 automation marketplace. Note: at the top of each table is a search box that allows you to filter rows in the table that follows. Table of Contents 2011 Sales by […]
