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.
OverDrive Answers Criticism About Catalog Disparities
By on December 14, 2011
OverDrive has offered a rebuttal to recent criticism that it may not be providing the same catalog of material to all the libraries in its network. The Cleveland-based vendor said in a blog post on Monday that “under the permissions set by authors and publishers, 99.9% of US public libraries served by OverDrive have access to the exact same catalog of eBook, audiobook, music, and video titles.”
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.
Baker & Taylor Acquires Maker of CollectionHQ
By on December 2, 2011
Distributor Baker & Taylor today announced that it has acquired Glasgow, Scotland-based company Bridgeall Libraries, the maker of CollectionHQ collection development software-as-a-service for libraries. Terms were not disclosed.
EBSCO Unveils Android App
By on December 2, 2011
EBSCO released a free Android version of its EBSCOhost app this week, following on its iPhone/iPad app, which was released in March. The app lets users access EBSCOhost content on both Android phones and tablets.
Power to the Patron Q&A: San José Public Library’s Nate Hill on Making Use of Mobile Tech
By on November 29, 2011
As part of the preparation for the upcoming LJ Virtual Tech Summit on December 8, The Digital Shift has been featuring interviews with some of the panelists (including Darien Library’s Gretchen Caserotti and Brigham Young University’s Michael Whitchurch). Most recently, LJ touched base with Nate Hill, web librarian at San José Public Library, CA, to discuss mobile tech in libraries.
IMLS Seeks Feedback on Digital Inclusiveness Framework
By on November 28, 2011
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in conjunction with the International City/County Management Association and the Seattle-based University of Washington Information School’s Technology & Social Change Group, earlier this month announced its draft framework proposal on building “digitally inclusive communities.” The organizations are seeking public input on the proposal via an online survey through this Wednesday, November 30.
Librarians Face Patrons Unhappy With Penguin Policy Change; ALA Condemns Ebook Decision
By on November 22, 2011
Penguin’s decision to no longer allow libraries to lend its new ebook titles has created consternation among librarians and stirred speculation about the “security concerns” Penguin cited.
