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• systems librarian
  The work of a Systems Librarian involves skills and abilities that combine the principles of librarianship (information and knowledge) with the abilities of computing technology and automation in libraries.
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• systems librarian part l
  Technical professionals (systems librarians) bring to the table a vast array of skills and approaches related to new technology that will have direct impact to public libraries, as did the information and communication technology (ICT) department and the internet.
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• systems librarian part ll
  Systems librarians provide a means of enhancing the overall planning, support and use of library information technology. The future for Systems Librarian (technical professional) in libraries is not likely to diminish any time soon.
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• articles
  Systems librarian, information technology and library automation systems articles by Joe Kirsch and Golly Odendaal. www.systemslibrarian.co.za is Africa's leading website on Systems / Technical Librarianship & Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation products, online resources & articles on the Web!
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• library automation system surveys
  Library system survey on libraries in South Africa with regards to their Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation changes in the ILS industry of South Africa.
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• library automation companies
  Integrated library system companies that offer library automation products that have a significant presence in the South Africa.
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• ils system architecture
  Information and communication technology (ICT) is not optimally developed in South African Public Libraries. Public libraries, are adopting modern information and communication technologies, including the use of the Internet. However, the use of ICT in automating library functions (integrated library systems) and the provision of digital information services is very limited in some public libraries in South Africa.
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• ils standards & features
  Minimum Standards and Features for the Purchase of an Integrated Library System (ILS). The integrated library system (ILS) should allow librarians to create custom reports by extracting data for use in spreadsheets. Library staff should be able to define and format specific reports without having to write explicit SQL commands.
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• open source ils
  Implementing integrated library system open source software such as Evergreen or Koha may cost less than traditional proprietary software. Is open source software a better option for libraries in South Africa today?
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• 441 public internet kiosks
  There is an increasing demand for the internet and computer services in public libraries today. HP Multi-User 441 Public Internet Kiosks are use in public libraries in South Africa.
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• wireless internet access
  Free wireless internet access at Public libraries in in South African. Most public libraries in South Africa currently have internet access for their users/patrons.
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• first librarian
  The first recorded Librarian was Zenodotus of Ephesus, holding that post from the end of Ptolemy I's reign. In the past, the profession librarian (a title in its Latin root, librarius – related to books) was identified with the learned keeper of a collection of books.
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• rfid
  Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is the use of an object (typically referred to as an RFID tag). Book security against theft is another aspect of library operations that may be greatly improved with RFID based security systems at public libraries in South Africa.
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• library media
  Library media and technology used in South African libraries.
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• humor and fun stuff
  humor and fun stuff
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• report dead links
  Report dead links
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• about me
  Joe Kirsch has been working in the Public Libraries sector for more than 17 years, and as a Systems/Technical librarian for over a decade.
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• contact me
  Contact details of Joe Kirsch
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• acronyms
  Most used library acronyms and abbreviations.
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• privacy & disclaimer
  Privacy Policy
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• site map
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• site usage
  www.systemslibrarian.co.za usage statistics and traffic analytics.
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