http://www.librarytechnology.org Current news from the world of library automation. Includes press releases and other announcments from companies involved in the library automation industry. Compiled by Marshall Breeding, new entries added within 1 day of receipt. http://www.librarytechnology.org. en-us Copyright 2004 Marshall Breeding 2008-07-4T00:27:32+06:00 daily 1 2004-01-01T12:00:00+06:00 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13365 (July 27, 2008). Ex Libris Group announced the general release of version 7.0 of the Company's Voyager integrated library system. More than 70 customer-requested enhancements, implemented as the result of feedback from usability studies, focus groups, and an online user survey, focus on the staff and end-user experience. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13382 (July 2, 2008). Polaris Library Systems announced a partnership agreement with Altarama Information Systems. The agreement enables Polaris to offer Altarama's RefTracker Information Request Management System directly to customers. RefTracker's web-based portal is designed to manage, allocate and streamline reference inquiries. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13383 (July 2, 2008). Isacsoft announced that the closing of the amalgamation of Isacsoft with BriseboisCo, a company controlled by Ronald Brisebois, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Isacsoft has been postponed to on or aboutJuly 9th, 2008 pending finalization of financing details. Under the Amalgamation, the shareholders of Isacsoft will receive for each common share of Isacsoft they hold, an amount of $0.33 per Share (the "Offer Price"). ISACSOFT http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13377 (July 1, 2008). ProQuest has closed on its agreement to acquire the Dialog business from ThomsonReuters and named industry veteran Suzanne BeDell as Dialog General Manager. Ms. BeDell will report to ProQuest CEO Marty Kahn. Proquest http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13378 (July 1, 2008). ROC Mondriaan in The Hague recently selected, in close cooperation with Reekx Consultancy, BIBIS Library Portal for the automation of their multimedia library. In the school's new builing BIBIS Library Portal will be implemented. The project will be realised in 3 phases. Phase 1 has already started on June 16. BIBIS Library Portal will be rolled out to become the Mondriaan wide application for ther management of information. 30,000 students and course participants and 2,300 employees have eventually access to BIBIS. Square Information Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13379 (July 1, 2008). School districts that upgrade to Destiny Library Manager Version 8.5 can get 65 free eBooks per school. The new release of the Destiny Resource Management Solution also features a number of other attractive benefits, such as the ability of Textbook Manager customers to get reports showing them how much money they can save by purchasing used textbooks or selling excess textbook inventories. Destiny Library Manager now supports Guided Reading. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13380 (July 1, 2008). For the third straight year, OCLC, the world's largest library service and research organization, based in Dublin, Ohio, has been named one of Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13381 (July 1, 2008). LibLime and the eXtensible Catalog project -- an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded project currently underway at the University of Rochester's River Campus Libraries-- have announced a new partnership agreement to ensure future compatibility between the XC project and Koha, the first open-source integrated library system. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13384 (July 1, 2008). Royal Swets and Zeitlinger today announced that its Annual Accounts for 2007 were adopted by the General Meeting of Shareholders and have now been published. The company's strong performance in 2007 shows a healthy Operating Profit increase compared to 2006 and is in line with its expected outcome for 2007. Swets http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13373 (June 30, 2008). Ex Libris Group announced that sales of the Aleph integrated library system continue to thrive around the world. Some of the key institutions that have recently joined the Aleph community are Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, both in China; the Université du Québec à Montréal, in Canada; the Université de Bretagne Occidentale, in France; Southampton Solent University, in the UK; the Garrigues legal partnership, in Spain; and the Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (National Library of the Dominican Republic). Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13374 (June 30, 2008). Follett Software unvieled a new online searching interface for the digitally native student. Destiny Quest, a new feature within the widely used Destiny Library Manager solution, combines a visually engaging interface, broad-based integrated searching power and social networking components to create the new library for the 21st century learner. The product is being announced by Follett Software Company. Destiny Quest connects the teacher and student with resources to support curriculum and encourage development of research tools they'll need for today's new information environment. The new interface fosters greater collaboration among students, teachers, media specialists and parents. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13386 (June 30, 2008). EBSCO Information Services has recently developed and launched another innovative feature for EBSCONET, the Company's premier e-service platform, that helps library staff activate their e-journals and track the ongoing status of that activation. Just one in a series of significant EBSCONET enhancements, this newest feature works in tandem with the license details feature, launched last February, since it provides instant access to key license information needed in the e-journal management workflow. EBSCO Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13387 (June 30, 2008). EOS International announced the extended availability of the EOS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery platform to all web applications. The EOS SaaS offering will allow companies, including independent software vendors (ISVs), to outsource their web applications to the state-of-the-art Global Data Centers EOS owns and operates. The new platform is the latest extension of the EOS brand, and allows EOS to leverage the technology that already powers their library and knowledge management programs. The EOS SaaS solution allows companies in all industries to focus on their core competencies while outsourcing IT functions, such as disaster recovery, maintenance, andhardware upgrades, to EOS. EOS International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13372 (June 29, 2008). Recognizing the principles and practice of openness already embodied in the Ex Libris environment, Ex Libris Group has embarked on formalizing its strategy of developing open products. A setting in which open interfaces are readily available enables the library community to integrate Ex Libris components with other software elements more easily and to collaborate with colleagues on application development. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13370 (June 28, 2008). LibLime announced that the Salinas Public Library in California has selected a Koha ZOOM hosted system for their next integrated library system. The Library will also be implementing YakPac-- a kids' OPAC interface supported by LibLime. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13364 (June 27, 2008). SirsiDynix announced the availability of SirsiDynix StaffWeb version 3.2.1 for K-12 libraries. SirsiDynix StaffWeb enables school librarians and media specialists to carry out primary circulation, cataloging, reporting, and administration tasks and transactions using simple browser-based client software. An option for K-12 sites, including consortia with K-12 member libraries, SirsiDynix StaffWeb is available for use with Unicorn GL3.1 and now SirsiDynix Symphony 3.2.1. StaffWeb is supported for the Solaris, Linux and Windows platforms. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13367 (June 27, 2008). Innovative announced that the University of California Berkeley Library will install a full Millennium integrated library system with the industry-leading Electronic Resource Management module to serve the needs of its staff, students, and scholars. With this selection, 39 Millennium systems are installed at Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries making Millennium the systems leader among this group. The Library is migrating from a locally developed GLADIS system and OCLC SiteSearch. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13369 (June 27, 2008). Isacsoft announced that its shareholders have approved the amalgamation announced on May 27, 2008 BriseboisCo, a company controlled by Ronald Brisebois, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Isacsoft. Under the Amalgamation, the shareholders of Isacsoft will receive for each common share of Isacsoft they hold, an amount of $0.33 per Share. The Amalgamation values Isacsoft's equity at approximately $4.2 million on a fully diluted basis. ISACSOFT http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13359 (June 26, 2008). LibLime and Polytechnic University announced today that the Bern Dibner Library has gone live with a Koha ZOOM hosted system. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13360 (June 26, 2008). Ex Libris announced that the State Library of Queensland has selected the Company's Primo discovery and delivery solution to serve as an easy to use, single-search interface for widely sharing the State Library's valuable print, digital, audio, film, and licensed e-resources collections. Primo Web 2.0 characteristics were among the key features that led the State Library of Queensland to decide on this solution. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13362 (June 26, 2008). SirsiDynix announced a partnership with Academic Benchmarks, the leading provider of K-12 standards, alignment tools and integration services for education service providers, curriculum publishers, software developers and educators. Through this partnership with Academic Benchmarks, SchoolRooms content developers will gain enhanced capabilities for aligning SchoolRooms' current and future content with U.S. K-12 curriculum standards. SchoolRooms content for the 2008-2009 school year, which will be delivered beginning in fall 2008, will benefit from the Academic Benchmarks curriculum alignment. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13366 (June 26, 2008). OCLC and Index Data, a software development and consulting enterprise that specializes in information retrieval and metasearch solutions, are working together to extend the discovery capabilities of WorldCat Local to include all licensed and full-text resources of a library OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13350 (June 25, 2008). SirsiDynix announced SirsiDynix Enterprise, a new faceted search product that becomes the foundation for a range of user experience solutions, featuring industry-first fuzzy search technology, highly efficient search index updating, intuitive user interfaces, powerful finding aids, consortia support, deep integration with SirsiDynix integrated library systems and next-generation OPAC functionality. SirsiDynix Enterprise also provides the groundwork that will support community/social networking capabilities such as user reviews, rankings and tagging and more in future releases. Because the new product is an easy add-on to current SirsiDynix OPACs, SirsiDynix Enterprise offers libraries an easy, cost-effective way to build on existing user experience investments to deliver next-generation user experience solutions. SirsiDynix Enterprise will be available to users of SirsiDynix OPACs, including SirsiDynix Symphony e-Library, Horizon Information Portal, iBistro, iLink, Ecole and Web2, in the third quarter of 2008. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13351 (June 25, 2008). SOLINET announced a new partnership with Equinox Software, the support and development company for Evergreen integrated library system software, in use in hundreds of libraries. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13354 (June 25, 2008). Denver Public Library has chosen AquaBrowser Library with MyDiscoveries. The Denver Public Library AquaBrowser implementation will feature, among others, an unprecedented level of patron account integration with the library's integrated library system. Customer and staff reviews contributed over the last several years will be tightly integrated in AquaBrowser's social features, and link directly to results found in AquaBrowser. Medialab Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13355 (June 25, 2008). Tech Logic will release CircIT Version 3,the next generation of powerful, flexible self-checkout software, this summer. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13356 (June 25, 2008). Oliver Pesch has been elected chair of the board of the National Information Standards Organization for the 2008-2009 term, effective July 1, 2008. As chief strategist for EBSCO Information Services, based in Birmingham, Ala., Pesch helps guide the direction of the Company's e-resource access and management products and services initiatives. NISO http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13357 (June 25, 2008). Serials Solutions has announced that it has integrated the Serials Solutions 360 Link OpenURL link resolver service with Google Books This integration enables new avenues of eBook discovery for library patrons. As a 360 Link resource, Google Books provides detailed information about books in print, including previews, tables of content, and in some cases, full copies of books. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13358 (June 25, 2008). Six more academic libraries have joined the list of over 250 libraries that have chosen AquaBrowser, the original discovery platform offering visual, faceted searching that connects to any data source. New academic libraries that selected AquaBrowser recently include Skidmore University, Fort Hayes State University, Appalachian State University and North Carolina Library Network, DeVry University, University of Colorado Law Library and University of Western Sydney in Australia. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13363 (June 25, 2008). Swets announced that SwetsWise eSource Manager, the latest addition to its pioneering SwetsWise portfolio of products and services, has entered into its Beta testing phase. SwetsWise eSource Manager is the most comprehensive electronic license and resource management solution currently available. Swets http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13368 (June 25, 2008). Innovative announced the availability of Content Pro, a new digital library solution that exposes collections for greater discovery on the web. Content Pro makes it easier than ever before for staff to collect, manage and promote digital assets. With intuitive submission forms, a powerful search interface, and harvestable metadata design, Content Pro offers a simple solution to the challenge of making the full breadth of digital assets accessible and visible to the communities that libraries serve. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13375 (June 25, 2008). VTLS announced the first VITAL site in Pakistan. Pakistan Medical Research Council in Islamabad contracted for VITAL to help them digitize and manage over 10,000 objects. The Council intends to implement VITAL to manage scanned copies of their medical journals and build a publicly accessible digital library. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13346 (June 24, 2008). Polaris Library Systems announced the general release of Polaris Fusion, a proprietary digital collection management system. Polaris Fusion integrates digital content and the Polaris PowerPAC, enabling patrons to search for and retrieve digital materials without leaving the public catalog. Patrons have the ability to view, read, listen to, or download material by clicking on one of the enriched data links displayed in the search results. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13347 (June 24, 2008). Houston Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium has followed Prince Rupert, Powell River, Fort Nelson, Terrace, and Whistler Public Libraries as the next facility to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library software. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13348 (June 24, 2008). nnovative announced that the company and its development partners are at work on Version 3.0 of the Encore discovery services platform. Encore 3.0 expands the user experience with new features and product-integration points such as harvested digital collections, federated-search integration, user ratings and reviews, Pathfinder Pro context-sensitive links, and more. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13349 (June 24, 2008). The year 2008 has been busy for Tech Logic, with libraries choosing the company's self-service and/or sorting systems. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13353 (June 24, 2008). Relais International announced that Dumbarton Oaks Research Library has selected Relais Express. The software is designed for easy scanning and delivery of documents to patrons and to other libraries. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13361 (June 24, 2008). Web Technologies has been named Small Business Innovation Research program Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Department of Energy. Deep Web Technologies http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13340 (June 23, 2008). Talis announced the launch of a new self-service solution, Talis Bridge Pro. In addition to the self-issue, self-payment, self-reservation and self-return capabilities of Talis Bridge, Talis Bridge Pro provides users with the ability to service their own simple transactions, even if network connectivity is lost. Talis Information, Ltd. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13341 (June 23, 2008). Marshall Public Library in Marshall, Missouri has selected Evergreen, the open-source library software, for its next-generation Integrated Library System. Marshall has chosen Equinox's hosted Evergreen service, an ideal solution for resource-conscious libraries seeking professional, round-the-clock support for their library systems. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13342 (June 23, 2008). Qatar University selected the Millennium ILS and the integrated Electronic Resource Management module for complete management and presentation of the library's print and digital resources. In addition, the QU Library will implement Innovative's Courseware Integration for Blackboard, Single Sign-on, and Patron Update for sophisticated service within the campus technology environment. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13343 (June 23, 2008). Ted Fons has joined the OCLC management team as Director, OCLC WorldCat Global Metadata Network. Mr. Fons will take primary responsibility for and direct the performance of WorldCat global metadata management. He will ensure the effective coordination of hundreds of projects related to the WorldCat database, and will extend and expand the utility of WorldCat metadata for electronic resource management. Mr. Fons was most recently Director of Customer Services, Innovative Interfaces, Inc. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13344 (June 23, 2008). SirsiDynix announced that the County of Los Angeles Public Library has successfully installed and begun operations using the SirsiDynix Symphony Library Management System, the SirsiDynix iBistro e-Library supporting multiple languages, SirsiDynix Director's Station analytical tool, self-check solutions and other solutions. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13336 (June 20, 2008). VTLS Inc. announces archives management functionality in releases 48 and 49 of the Virtua software. A result of a partnership to enhance functionality with the National Library of Wales, this new addition allows the library to arrange existing archival collection materials and maintain these collections in Virtua. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13337 (June 20, 2008). VTLS announced two new installations for Virtua and Fastrac in Malaysia. These installations take the total count of Malaysian Virtua users to 50. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13345 (June 20, 2008). The 63 schools of Frederick County Public Schools will upgrade from a Follett system to Library.Solution for Schools, TLC's Web-based, centralized automation. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13376 (June 20, 2008). VTLS announced a new Virtua sale in Patna, India at the Chandragupta Institute of Management. This is a brand new world-class library that is expected to set a new benchmark for the existing libraries in the state, according to The Times of India. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13334 (June 19, 2008). Innovative announced the public launch of Encore 2.0 with a list of enhancements that include community tagging, new discovery options, and new authentication and requesting capabilities. Encore 2.0 has been launched at four libraries: Santa Clara University, Scottsdale Public Library, University of Glasgow, and University of Queensland. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13333 (June 19, 2008). Ex Libris Group announced that the Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame in conjunction with its colleagues in the Michiana Academic Library Consortium have selected the Primo discovery and delivery solution to serve as a major library portal. An Ex Libris customer for over 10 years, Notre Dame was the first North American institution to implement the Ex Libris Aleph integrated library system. Since that time, Notre Dame has gone on to acquire the SFX OpenURL link server, MetaLib gateway and metasearch portal, Verde e-resource management system, and DigiTool digital asset management system, all from Ex Libris. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13335 (June 19, 2008). Swets announced today that the latest technical update release for ScholarlyStats has been successfully integrated into the service. This latest release, numbered 1.6, has implemented a range of technical additions into the ScholarlyStats platform, including eBook usage reports, new collection platforms and updated dashboard reports. It also marks the introduction of the new ScholarlyStats brand identity, giving the whole service a new vibrant, clean and striking visual appearance. Swets http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13328 (June 18, 2008). The Kingsley Company has become the first authorized distributor of Tech Logic's QuickSort library sorting system. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13331 (June 18, 2008). Database producers H.W. Wilson and MLA have agreed to make article-level records available in WorldCat.org, increasing visibility and access to authoritative content licensed by libraries on the Web. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13339 (June 18, 2008). Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems and NXP Semiconductors announced that Max Planck Institute for European History of Law, a prominent German research institution, will be the first to implement the latest in long-term RFID asset management technology. The library has chosen Longlife RFID labels from Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems, based on the recently launched ICODE SLI-SY chip. This latest ICODE product offers a guaranteed 40-year data lifespan to produce a robust solution which offers long-term data integrity. The internationally renowned Max Planck Institute for European History of Law Library will now begin the rollout of the new RFID library solution for its archive of 320,000 assets. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13322 (June 16, 2008). SirsiDynix announced Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 on the SirsiDynix Symphony Library Management System. Microsoft SQL Server is a comprehensive, integrated data management and analysis software platform that enables organizations to reliably manage mission-critical information, confidently run complex applications such as SirsiDynix Symphony and reduce the total cost of ownership of data management. This new cost-effective, scalable database option will be available for SirsiDynix Symphony 3.3, which is slated for general release in second quarter 2009. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13327 (June 16, 2008). Infor announced today that Leeds Trinity and All Saints College, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, has selected Vubis Smart, Infor's integrated Library System. Leeds Trinity and All Saints College will implement Vubis Smart along with Infor's federated search and information portal (V-spaces), e-resources management application (V-sources), statistical analysis tool (V-insight) and Reading List functionality. Leeds Trinity nad All Saints College will also be implementing AquaBrowser, the “discovery platform” by Medialab Solutions. Infor http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13321 (June 13, 2008). Serials Solutions announced that it has added over 500,000 eBooks from more than twenty providers to Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks, the authoritative e-resource knowledgebase. KnowledgeWorks provides the foundation for Serials Solutions 360 by integrating reliable metadata with all of the Serials Solutions 360 e-resource access and management services. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13316 (June 12, 2008). PTFS announced that the company plans to release a turnkey Open Source Integrated Library System and integrated Digital Library content management solution. Systems will be available for installation at customers' sites or as a hosted solution (SaaS) beginning in Q4 of 2008. PTFS Digital Archiving Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13317 (June 12, 2008). ProQuest, a Cambridge Information Group company, has signed an agreement under which ProQuest would acquire the Thomson Reuters Dialog business. The transaction is expected to close pending a successful completion of the formal consultation period and other Proquest http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13318 (June 12, 2008). Marilyn Gell Mason, Founder and Executive Director of WebJunction, has announced she will retire effective September 1 after serving in several prominent leadership roles in public libraries and for OCLC. She will continue to work as an advisor for WebJunction, the online community where library staff come together to connect, create and learn. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13310 (June 11, 2008). Whistler Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium has followed Prince Rupert, Powell River, Fort Nelson, and Terrace Public Libraries as the next facility to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library software. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13307 (June 10, 2008). Relais International announced that UC – San Francisco Library has selected Relais Express. The software is designed for easy scanning and delivery of documents to patrons and to other libraries. Library staff can convert paper documents to electronic format by scanning, or they can use existing electronic documents anywhere on their network for desktop delivery to their patrons. Delivery can be done via FTP to Ariel, Odyssey, Post to Web, Email attachment, or fax. Relais Express also receives electronic documents from Ariel and Odyssey. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13309 (June 10, 2008). Melissa Renspie, Senior Communications Officer, RLG Programs of OCLC Programs and Research announced the release of a casual report about RLG's exploration of ways to make access to digitized special collections self-supporting, prepared by RLG Program Officer, Ricky Erway titled "Seeking Sustainability". OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13319 (June 10, 2008). NELLCO announced the unveiling of a newly redesigned website. The new site will enhance the provision of information to those interested in NELLCO's Universal Search Solution project, funded in part by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. New England Law Library Consortium http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13306 (June 9, 2008). The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has released the final report of a comprehensive interlibrary loan study commissioned by TSLAC and conducted by BCR. Texas Resource Sharing: Examining the Present, Envisioning a Vibrant Future, provides a review of current resource sharing literature and best practices as well as a workflow and cost analysis of interlibrary loan centers currently providing services to Texas public libraries. BCR http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13304 (June 8, 2008). The Digital Library Federation announced the release of the technical recommendation of its ILS Discovery Interface Task Group. This document recommends standard interfaces for integrating the data and services of the Integrated Library System with new applications supporting user discovery. Such standard interfaces will allow libraries to deploy new discovery services to meet ever-growing user expectations in the Web 2.0 era, take full advantage of advanced ILS data management and services, and encourage a strong, innovative community and marketplace in next-generation library management and discovery applications. Digital Library Federation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13299 (June 6, 2008). The National Library of Australia installed a RefTracker Request Management System to more efficiently manage and count the more than 20,000 requests coming into the library annually. Altarama http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13302 (June 6, 2008). Robertson Library at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown becomes the first academic library to run Evergreen in production. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displayarticle.pl?RC=13303 (June 5, 2008). Kent County Public Library in Chestertown, Maryland has gone live with Evergree ILS Software. In preparation, Equinox Software Inc. and Alpha-G Consulting have partnered to provide comprehensive migration services and support, including database expertise, consultation, and system configuration. KCPL is the first public library in Maryland to migrate to an open source ILS. Equinox Software