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 2010-03-18T07:57:38+06:00 daily 1 2004-01-01T12:00:00+06:00 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14646 (March 17, 2010). Libramation, a providor of library automation equipment and RFID technology, announced the introduction of the BookBank. To check out a book, patrons scan their patron card and make their selection. A lift inside the unit moves to pick up the book and then gently delivers it to the delivery door near the bottom of the BookBank. Libramation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14645 (March 17, 2010). Serials Solutions' Summon web-scale discovery service has pioneered a new feature that expands exploration of library collections even further. The Summon service's new Database Recommender points users to not only the indexed content in a library's collection, but also to valuable, targeted research tools that are rarely captured by any discovery service – all within the context of a single search. Now, a user's Summon search will return the specific books and articles that are relevant along with a list of recommended databases to consult for additional pertinent information. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14641 (March 17, 2010). Follett Corporation announced the promotion of Thomas J. Schenck, currently president of Follett Software Company, to the role of group president of Follett Technology Solutions and International Group. Schenck will report to Christopher D. Traut, president and CEO, Follett Corporationas a member of Follett's Executive Committee. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14640 (March 17, 2010). Marshall Breeding has been named the winner of the 2009 LITA/Library Hi Tech award for Outstanding Communication in Library and Information Technology. Emerald Group Publishing Limited and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) sponsor the award. Library and Information Technology Association http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14639 (March 17, 2010). OCLC and EBSCO Publishing signed an agreement whereby EBSCO will purchase the assets of the OCLC NetLibrary Division and the rights to license a select number of vendor-owned databases currently available through the OCLC FirstSearch service. The purchase includes the NetLibrary eBook and eAudiobook platform as well as operations and infrastructure in Boulder, Colorado. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14638 (March 17, 2010). SirsiDynix welcomes two members to their leadership team, and congratulates two promoted team members. The new leadership roles include: Darren Wallace, Director of Sales and Marketing, Asia-Pacific;David Green, Director of Sales and Marketing, Europe; Brad Whittle, Vice President of Sales, will now lead the sales team worldwide; and Tim Hyde has been promoted to Vice President of Professional Services. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14634 (March 16, 2010). Ex Libris announced that additional libraries from around the world have selected the Primo discovery and delivery solution as a unified gateway to their library collections and will join the international Primo community in benefiting from the Primo Central mega-aggregate of scholarly e-content, scheduled for release in mid 2010. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14637 (March 15, 2010). The Variations/FRBR project at Indiana University announced the release of an initial set of XML Schemas for the encoding of FRBRized bibliographic data. The Variations/FRBR project aims to provide a concrete testbed for the FRBR conceptual model, and these XML Schemas represent one step towards that goal by prescribing a concrete data format that instantiates the conceptual model. Indiana University http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14636 (March 15, 2010). Cologne-based libraries and the Library Centre of Rhineland-Palatinate in cooperation with the North Rhine-Westphalian Library Service Center are the first German libraries to adopt the idea of Open Access for bibliographic data by publishing their catalog data for free public use. The University and Public Library of Cologne, the Library of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, the University Library of the University of Applied Science of Cologne and the LBZ are taking the lead by releasing their data. The Public Library of Cologne has announced to follow shortly. The release of bibliographic data forms a basis for linking that data with data from other domains in the Semantic Web. Hochschulbibliothekszentrum http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14635 (March 15, 2010). Library Automation Technologies announced the release into production of the next generation model of its popular allCIRC system, the allCIRC-X, that combines 100 percent media theft security with complete load / unload patron self-service and a full-featured book self-check in a smaller portable footprint with greater capacity, significantly faster throughput, higher value and new features. Library Automation Technologies http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14633 (March 15, 2010). PTFS, an industry-leading library solutions provider and developer of the ArchivalWare digital library and content management software, has acquired LibLime, the global leader in open-source software solutions for libraries. Combining the PTFS and Liblime Koha operations will bring nearly 150 organizations totaling over 700 libraries into the PTFS Koha customer support group. The acquisition establishes PTFS as the world's largest company providing open-source ILS solutions for libraries. PTFS Europe http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14631 (March 15, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced today that Marlboro College, of Marlboro, VT. 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=14630 (March 12, 2010). OCLC and Gale have signed an agreement to index Gale's flagship full-text periodical databases in WorldCat Local to provide single-search access to users that subscribe to both services. The agreement calls for OCLC to centrally index the metadata of Gale's Academic OneFile and General OneFile databases to provide WorldCat Local users a direct link to the abstracts and articles in these popular, authoritative resources. The two databases contain some 100 million records each that connect to millions of full-text articles. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14629 (March 12, 2010). Katherine Lussier has been appointed the project coordinator of the Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (MassLNC), a joint of project of the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing, the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium and the North Of Boston Library Exchange. Funded with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners, and by participating libraries, MassLNC is focusing efforts on the Evergreen library system. Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative 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=14642 (March 2, 2010). Follett Software Company, through the use of Silverpop's B2B marketing automation solution was able to achieve positive results in a try it before you buy it campaign to cross sell its most popular product, TitlePeek, to current customers. Six months after the campaign launch, conversion rates were over 17 percent and the program delivered an ROI of more than 8,000 percent, far exceeding the company's original campaign goals. Follett Software Company 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