future of the ils in academia
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Quick presentation on the future of the ILS in Academia. Discussing the reasons and factors for the change to the LSP and what can be expected with the new platform. Articles used: Library Journal (2014) Putting the Pieces Together The Next Generation Integrated Library System: A Promise Fulfilled (2012) by Yongming Wang and Trevor A. Dawes Information Standards Quarterly (Fall 2012): The Future of Library Systems: Library Services Platforms Library Journal (2011): Future of the ILS roundtable Code4Lib Journal (2010): Using Cloud Services for Library IT InfrastructureTRANSCRIPT
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The Future of the Integrated Library System
in Academic LibrariesIt’s here to stay, to grow, to serve…
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The Traditional ILSCreated to manage the print collection.
Photo courtesy of Belk Library
350,000+ monographs
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One system with add-on componentsA work around to handle the drift towards electronic.
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Factors for ChangeData and Accessibility
• Increase in digital collections• User Interface expectations • Shifted attitude towards data and software
"I kind of hate to say it, since I am a librarian," he says. "We pay a lot of money for discovery tools. And then I go off and just use Google Scholar.“ – Andrew Asher (Indiana Univ. )
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Next Gen ILS: the LSPDeveloped to incorporate the digital collection
online databases + online journals + eBooks
350,000+ Books
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Statistic from Belk Library: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/library/libraryinfo/facts.xhtml
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What can we expect? The future of the ILS in Academia
• Cloud Computing [SaaS: Software as a Service]
• Open source software (use of APIs)
• Greater focus on mobility & UI• Linked data & electronic
resources
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Cloud ComputingAccessing & Saving data efficiently
• Resource pooling• On-demand self-service• Multi-tenant software• SaaS (hosted service)• Sharing ability• Analytical options
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Data & CreationSomething that we’re actively engaged in
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• Open source and APIs• Electronic resource integration• Third-party app integration• Interactive data• 3Rs: Ranking, Rating, Relevancy
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Interface makeoverAccessed on the go and in your hand
Photo courtesy of Three Wire Systems
• Greater focus on UX & UI for handheld• Discovery layer• Dynamic & visually rich website
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LPS: the future of the ILS
Building the system into your workflow not the other way around.