Library Technology Guides

Interest in providing patrons with a more visual method of displaying online catalog search results seems to be growing among libraries. In order to assume this more visual approach—as well as to provide users with a more sophisticated way to organize their results—many libraries have deployed alternative online catalog interfaces. AquaBrowser Library, developed by Medialab Solutions, is a product that facilitates this visual approach to online catalog search-results display.

Elsevier-owned Endeavor Information Systems reports new appointments in middle-management positions.

Katrina Anderson will take over as the leader of pre-sales and sales operations. A veteran of the library automation industry, Anderson served for two years as VP of Operations for Ex Libris (2003–2005) and was previously director of customer service at Innovative Interfaces.

Donna Hillcoat, previously director of sales operations, has been advanced to director of library information management systems. Hillcoat will oversee Endeavor’s Voyager library management system and Meridian electronic resource management system. Hillcoat’s previous posts included that of sales director of DRA.

The months following the early-summer ALA Annual Conference tend to be slow ones for the library automation industry. The companies work hard on closing deals and polishing announcements that can be released at major conferences, such as the upcoming 2006 ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Antonio. True to the trend, the months of July and August have seen only a trickle of news regarding major sales or product developments.