On January 13, OCLC announced that 28 academic, special, and public libraries had committed to using its cloud-based WorldShare Management Services integrated library system (ILS) since its launch last July, including the University of California, Merced, and the Washington, DC-based National Endowment for Democracy.
SirsiDynix Unveils New Texting ILS Feature, and New Headquarters
By on December 16, 2011
Library automation company SirsiDynix yesterday announced the release of the latest version (3.4.1) of its flagship Symphony integrated library system (ILS), notably adding the ability for libraries to send SMS text messages.
Library Texting Service Rolls Out Alerts and Announcements
By on December 15, 2011
Mosio, makers of the Text a Librarian mobile reference service, recently announced the launch of Mobile PRM, a set of new features which let libraries send out text-message alerts and announcements to subscriber lists or individual patrons who have opted in.
LJ Virtual Tech Summit Explores How Libraries Use Tech To Connect with Patrons
By on December 12, 2011
LJ’s Virtual Tech Summit on December 8 brought together sharp minds from across the country, addressing a range of cutting-edge technologies in the library world.
SirsiDynix Releases Android and Customizable Versions of BookMyne App
By on December 7, 2011
Library automation company SirsiDynix unveiled the newest version of its BookMyne mobile app (3.0) yesterday, adding Android device support. The company also announced BookMyne+, a version of the app that can be customized for a fee.
With WorldShare Platform, OCLC Emphasizes Data Access and Rebrands Web-scale ILS
By on December 5, 2011
WorldShare Platform is a new technical infrastructure to help libraries collaborate in the creation and sharing of new web applications.
Georgia Public Library Service To Spearhead Loblolly Accessibility Software Project
By on October 27, 2011
The Georgia Public Library Service, known as the initial developers of the open-source integrated library system Evergreen, will use a recently received Institute of Museum and Library Services grant to help plan the development of Loblolly, an open source software project to ease library accessibility for physically impaired patrons.
Polaris Developer Network Launched
By on October 20, 2011
Library automation company Polaris Library Systems officially launched its Polaris Developer Network this week, a website with documentation, downloads, and forums aimed primarily at providing outside library software developers with testing tools and the information needed to build their own web or mobile applications using the Polaris integrated library system’s (ILS) open application programming interface (API).
SirsiDynix Names New Director of Product Management
By on October 14, 2011
New hire Ranny Lacanienta, formerly of Brigham Young University’s library, will oversee ILS product strategy.
