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 2010-03-11T05:59:13+06:00 daily 1 2004-01-01T12:00:00+06:00 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14618 (May 27, 2010). SumTotal Systems, the market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with affiliates of Vista Equity Partners under which Vista will acquire all the outstanding shares of SumTotal common stock for $4.85 per share in cash, or approximately $160 million. The Vista Agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of SumTotal. Vista Equity Partners http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14627 (March 10, 2010). New releases of SoutronSOLO and SoutronGLOBAL deliver even more features and functionality for Serials and Acquisitions, OPAC, Loans, Cataloguing and Reports. Soutron Limited, a long established supplier of library automation systems for corporate and special libraries, announces new releases of SoutronSOLO and SoutronGLOBAL deliver even more features and functionality for Serials and Acquisitions, OPAC, Loans, Cataloguing and Reports. Soutron Limited http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14626 (March 10, 2010). Evanced Solutions will unveil a prototype of its new BranchAnywhere library vending system at the Public Library Association Conference, March 23-27, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The new library vending system will be powered by an industrial multi-axis robot typically used in manufacturing plants. The robot will deliver library materials to patrons from storage shelves in the machine. It also re-shelves those same materials to the machine when returned by the patron for check-out by the next person. Evanced Solutions, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14625 (March 10, 2010). SirsiDynix announced support for SirsiDynix Symphony 3.3.1 when installed on VMware virtual servers ESX 4.0 and ESXi 4.0. The announcement follows the company's December announcement regarding support for Horizon when installed in a virtual environment. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14617 (March 8, 2010). The library at the World Maritime University in Sweden has chosen the Koha library management system to replace its existing SydneyPlus system. PTFS Europe is carrying out the initial implementation and providing ongoing support. The system is hosted on a dedicated server at the PTFS Europe data centre in Maidenhead. PTFS Europe http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14615 (March 8, 2010). March, Brisbane. New, seamless integration with the NoveList electronic database provides Libero Libraries another way to maximise services for fiction readers. Insight Informatics http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14609 (March 5, 2010). PTFS Europe announced that the software products they support can now be delivered via Cloud VPS Hosting. This platform combines Fault Tolerance with High Availability features and helps eliminate even the smallest disruptions which result from hardware failures. This is an ideal solution for libraries and archives that need the power of a dedicated server and high availability without having to pay a high price. PTFS Europe http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14602 (March 4, 2010). Ex Libris announced that the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology in Kansas City, Missouri, has selected a number of solutions from Ex Libris. Migrating from its former SirsiDynix Horizon system, the library has chosen the Voyager ILS, the Primo discovery and delivery solution, the MetaLib gateway and metasearch solution, the SFX OpenURL link resolver, and the Verde e-resource management system. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14604 (March 4, 2010). Beacon Falls Public Library and Douglas Library of Hebron are the first members of Connecticut's Bibliomation consortium to go live with the Evergreen open source ILS. Bibliomation opted to begin the move to Evergreen with a set of five pilot libraries. Slater Public Library, Windham Free Public Library, and Jonathan Trumbull Library will complete the initial group and are expected live at a later date. The entire consortium is expected live on Evergreen in 2011. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14605 (March 4, 2010). With leading-edge technology that engages the 21st century learner, Follett Software Company today introduced Cognite, an easy-to-use digital learning environment that integrates discovery tools, retrieval and communication with the goal of creating a vibrant experience where K-12 students excel. Cognite is the newest solution built on Follett Software's tradition of educational excellence, helping to enrich the K-12 learning experience. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14608 (March 4, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, celebrated their one year anniversary for providing quality implementation and support services for open source ILS's such as Koha and Evergreen. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14593 (March 3, 2010). Axiell, is developing new software which will allow library patrons to visit libraries online via their iPhone or Android-based device. Axiell conceived the application in conjunction with BridgeIT, a Danish mobile software development specialist. BridgeIT has particular expertise in the field of mobile solutions, with emphasis on development for several mobile platforms simultaneously. Axiell http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14594 (March 3, 2010). Natural Resources Canada Library has gone live with the second phase of their migration to Evergreen, the consortial open-source library automation software. Equinox Software oversaw the migration and is providing ongoing technical support. This new set of libraries joins those from the first phase of migrations which was completed over the summer. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14616 (March 3, 2010). The DuraSpace organization announced the long-awaited release of DSpace 1.6, the popular turn-key open source application for managing and providing access to digital content used to create more than 800 repository instances worldwide. The release of DSpace 1.6 was led by Stuart Lewis, community release manager and IT Innovations analyst and developer at the University of Auckland Library. Lewis worked closely with DSpace developers, community members and DuraSpace staff to make the best possible version of DSpace 1.6 publicly available. DuraSpace http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14592 (March 2, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced that Acton Public Library, of Old Saybrook, CT. has partnered with them for the installation and support of the community version of the Koha integrated library system. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14603 (March 2, 2010). Tech Logic has released its second-generation Personal Payment System. The improved design boasts a more compact footprint, reducing the product's overall size by almost 25 percent. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14583 (March 1, 2010). PTFS developed a widget for its flagship content management software, ArchivalWare. The ArchivalWare widget can be embedded on any web page, helping to reach new users, drive traffic to a site and extend the reach of content across the web. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14614 (March 1, 2010). West End Public School Libraries, as a member of ASCC (Automation System Colorado Consortium), are now live on a new integrated library system (ILS): LibLime Enterprise Koha. LibLime is the leader in open-source solutions for libraries. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14545 (February 26, 2010). The Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates have enabled the new AirPAC for Smartphones, allowing patrons to use the library catalog on mobile devices such as the iPhone, BlackBerry Storm, and more. As the first AirPAC customer in the United Arab Emirates, the library chose AirPAC because it was a new incentive for the students to gain access to the library catalog. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14550 (February 26, 2010). EOS International is proud to announce that Silicon Valley University is the first library to take advantage of its recently released EOS.Web Academic product. EOS.Web Academic was officially released in September of 2009, with Silicon Valley University becoming the first customer in December of 2009. To date, EOS International now has five EOS.Web Academic clients and nearly 100 academic clients in total worldwide. EOS International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14610 (February 26, 2010). Addressing one of the most urgent societal challenges of the Information Age - ensuring that valued digital information will be accessible not just today, but in the future - requires solutions that are at least as much economic and social as technical, according to a new report by a Blue Ribbon Task Force. University of California http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14537 (February 25, 2010). International research through Serials Solutions' Summon web-scale discovery service is significantly expanding through an agreement with East View Information Services for content on its Universal Database platform, a significant source for newspapers, scholarly journals, government publications, archival content and business periodicals from Russia, China and across Eurasia. As with the other 6,200+ content providers to the Summon service, East View will provide full text directly to Serials Solutions for inclusion in the service's massive unified index, the only one of its kind. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14538 (February 25, 2010). Relais International announced that University of Newcastle, Australia has selected the Relais ILL Hosted Service. The Hosted Service will be managed by CAVAL Ltd, Relais' partner in Australia. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14540 (February 25, 2010). Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri, selected VITAL repository software to upgrade and expand the KCResearch digital repository. VITAL will allow the library to implement and connect two open source solutions: Fedora Commons and Drupal. The KCResearch repository will contain a database consisting of a wide variety of research concerning all things Kansas City, a website for KC organizations to create profiles and highlight research and activities in a collaborative community portal where members can find information and interact with community members with similar research needs. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14546 (February 25, 2010). OCLC Research and the Association for Library and Information Science Education have awarded 2010 Library and Information Science Research Grants to Louise Spiteri of Dalhousie University and Laurel Tarulli of Halifax Public Libraries; Hsin-liang Chen and Barbara Albee of Indiana University; and Besiki Stvilia and Corinne Jörgensen of Florida State University. The awards were presented in January during the ALISE 2010 Annual Conference Awards Reception in Boston, Massachusetts. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14543 (February 24, 2010). Bowker, a business unit of ProQuest, released a new version of Syndetics, a resource valued by librarians for its ability to enhance the bibliographic content found in library online catalogs. The new Syndetics Plus combines more than 11 million content enrichment elements with advanced widget technology to seamlessly integrate this data within a library's OPAC. As a result, using and accessing Syndetics' data is now easier for libraries and their customers. Bowker http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14536 (February 23, 2010). Auto-Graphics announced that the company delivered its NCIP-compliant Circulation Interlibrary Loan Link module to Vernon Parish Library in Louisiana. CILL marries the borrowing and lending functionality between Vernon Parish's interlibrary loan system, Loan SHARK - powered by Auto-Graphics' AGent Resource Sharing -- and the library's integrated library system, Library.Solution -- provided by The Library Corporation. The CILL module provides a more streamlined workflow for library staff to dramatically reduce the steps required to both borrow and lend items and to streamline and further automate the process of managing ILL transactions. Auto-Graphics, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14539 (February 22, 2010). VTLS announced that the Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center, Fayetteville NC selected VITAL repository software to handle The Answer Book. The Answer Book is a community resource directory published by the Reference & Information Services Department as a public service for the citizens of Cumberland County. It contains listings for area agencies, clubs and organizations. The implementation of the VITAL repository will make all the content of The Answer Book available online, providing access to both in-house and remote patrons. Additionally, as the information in the Answer Book changes, using VITAL, it will be very easy for the Librarians to make the changes and have the new information readily available for patron access. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14530 (February 19, 2010). Gazi University has selected the Millennium Integrated Library System to support its library services. Part of Innovative's growing presence in the country, this selection underscores a group of libraries that have chosen Millennium as a solid and reliable alternative to other systems. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14533 (February 19, 2010). Library Copyright Alliance released an issue brief that reviews the legal status of streaming entire films to students located outside of physical classrooms. The discussion was prompted by recent news of a disagreement between UCLA and a media equipment trade association over the streaming of films to students as part of an online courseware system. Innovations in secure streaming and online courseware systems hold significant promise for institutions serving faculty and students who demand increased access to institutional and library holdings. Many questions have been raised concerning the use of these technologies and copyright law, and the LCA issue brief aims to dispel some of the mystery and uncertainty that surround this issue, and to foster a balanced discussion. Association of Research Libraries http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14534 (February 18, 2010). Following the recent merger of the Michigan Library Consortium and INCOLSA, Inc., the new organization, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, is extending its agreement with SkyRiver and offering SkyRiver's bibliographic utility cataloging services to MCLS libraries in Indiana. In October 2009, MLC and SkyRiver announced their agreement to offer SkyRiver cataloging services in Michigan. SkyRiver http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14535 (February 18, 2010). The Contra Costa County Library, a nationally recognized library system based in Pleasant Hill, CA, recently migrated from The Library Corporation's CARL.Solution automation system to its next-generation successor, CARL.X. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14532 (February 16, 2010). Relais International announced that Olathe Public Library in Olathe, Kansas has selected Relais ILL. The first phase of implementation will be on Relais ILL V2009 and should be live by April of this year. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14611 (February 16, 2010). Libero Version 6 has been selected by the New South Wales Adult Migrant Education Service to manage library services and resources across its five branches. Insight Informatics http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14527 (February 12, 2010). VTLS announced that Queens Borough Public Library has selected VITAL repository software to manage their archives. The archives comprise primary and secondary resources documenting the natural, social, economic and political history of Queens, King, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. In addition, the archives include the records of the Queens Library's department heads, publications, board meeting minutes and other historically valuable material. Archive VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14529 (February 12, 2010). Infor announced that the Montpellier Metropolitan Area Libraries selected V-smart, Infor's Web-based integrated library system, following one of the largest tenders in France in 2009. The Montpellier Metropolitan Area Libraries will implement V-smart, as well as Infor's V-insight statistical analysis portal, to manage the libraries' rich collection of more than one million items and to process more than 1.5 million annual loans. Infor Library and Information Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14566 (February 12, 2010). Inmagic announced that Tony Florence has joined the company's management team as Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Mr. Florence will focus on driving the company's global sales strategy and business development initiatives to align with increasing adoption of Inmagic Presto across enterprise organizations. Inmagic, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14522 (February 11, 2010). Another 222 schools in the past three months have implemented Follett Software Company's Destiny Textbook Manager, bringing the nine-month total of product adoptions to more than 1,000 schools – a testimony to K-12 districts seeking to improve textbook management processes to gain potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14521 (February 11, 2010). Equinox Software announced new hosting and support services for the Koha open source ILS to libraries. Two different packages will be available for libraries to choose from based on their needs and resources. Koha on Demand is aimed at libraries looking for quick provisioning of new Koha databases. This service provides a modern, full-featured ILS with system administration managed by Equinox. Koha Dedicated Hosting provides a virtual private server (VPS) with Koha installed. This service is geared toward libraries looking to outsource the provisioning, hosting, and basic maintenance of a Koha database while still having direct access to customize and develop their Koha installations as they see fit. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14523 (February 11, 2010). The Hamilton East Public Library has selected Encore Discovery and will implement it with their SirsiDynix Symphony ILS. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14524 (February 11, 2010). A new partnership will make rich book and multimedia data from Baker and Taylor available as part of EBSCO Discovery Service. EBSCO's discovery solution is designed to provide a single entry point and fast access to a library's entire collection—including local loading of the OPAC. The ability for libraries to truly make a custom discovery experience is one over-arching benefit that puts EBSCO's discovery solution ahead of competing services. EDS, enhanced with rich Baker and Taylor content, will offer patrons a fuller user experience, bringing more exposure and usage to the collection. EBSCO Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14526 (February 11, 2010). PTFS and LibLime announce their mutual agreement to continue to operate as independent companies providing integrated library solutions in the US and throughout the world.PTFS and LibLime made a joint statement on January 13, 2010 announcing plans for a sale of LibLime to PTFS. However, PTFS and LibLime could not agree upon financial terms and have agreed not to proceed with the acquisition. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14567 (February 11, 2010). Inmagic announced the appointment of Robert Warren to the Inmagic management team as Vice President of Products, effective immediately. Warren assumes responsibility for driving the company's global product development strategy and aligning product development efforts with customer initiatives. Inmagic, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14519 (February 10, 2010). The Stark County District Library (OH), winner of a 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, has enabled the new AirPAC for Smartphones, allowing patrons to access their catalog from anywhere. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14520 (February 10, 2010). The Integrated Technology Group grew its revenue nearly 45 percent in 2009 despite the overall weakness of the world economy in virtually all sectors. ITG, a division of Vernon Library Supplies, Inc. has experienced double-digit growth in every year of its existence as revenue, customer base and staff size have continually increased. Integrated Technology Group http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14528 (February 10, 2010). Integrated Technology Group recently completed the installation of its second sorter in the Douglas County (Colorado) Library system, a seven branch system serving nearly 240,000 residents in the suburbs of Denver. ITG's sorters were specified because of their durability, reliability and interoperability, as the library needed technology that would work with their 3M RFID infrastructure. With an annual circulation of 4.5 million items, the library relies on automation to keep up with demand, and though Douglas County has three large sorters from a prominent library materials handling vendor, it chose ITG for its second round of automated materials handling purchases. Integrated Technology Group http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14544 (February 10, 2010). Piki area – which is a Finnish consortium consisting of 20 libraries around the area of Tampere – has signed an agreement with Axiell Kirjastot Oy to implement Axiell Arena. Axiell http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14572 (February 10, 2010). Surpass Software released version 6 of its suite of library automation products, bringing a brand new interface full of features to Surpass Safari, the company's public access catalog for desktop and Web. Upgrades to version 6 are free for current users with a valid support subscription. Surpass Software