Systems Librarian - Tag Category: libraries

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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/systems-librarian-part-l.html

brocade library system
Validity of acquisition and deployment of Brocade library system in South Africa is a case of many questions and only a few plausible answers. Although not open source itself, it uses an open source database and interfaces with open source products and costs as much as proprietary software. Was this sales ploy?
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/brocade-library-system.html

cobit & library management
The main theme of CobiT is ‘business orientation’. Memorandum of Understanding (Terms of Reference)/SLA (Service Level Agreement) can be entered into between Library & Information Services and the ICT department to ensure library information technology service delivery.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/cobit-&-library-management.html

circulation performance
Public libraries circulation performance and patron statistics are still today the most accurate, verifiable and meaningful statistics and as such this data/information should play an important part in helping the library management to measure the success of a library.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/circulation-performance.html

brocade
The Brocade automated library management system (SLIMS) is distributed in South Africa by SITA (State Information Technology Agency). Brocade is a 100% web based application. SLIMS has replaced most PALS (legacy library system) sites in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/brocade.html

2014 library system survey
This survey result aims to provide useful information to South African libraries. South African Libraries have access to information with regards to the ongoing changes in the ILS industry in South Africa. Most libraries are satisfied with their current Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation product, yet many libraries using proprietary ILS, demonstrated interest in open source.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/2014-library-system-survey.html

koha
Library system survey results for the Koha open source Integrated Library System (ILS) / Library Automation product.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/koha.html

millennium
Library system survey results for the Millennium library management product was mostly found in academic libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/millennium.html

parity
Library system survey results for the Parity library management product was mostly found in special and school libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/parity.html

slims brocade
SLIMS (SITA Library Information Management System) is powered by Brocade Library Services (CIPAL). SLIMS is a Library Management System, distributed in South Africa by SITA (State Information Technology Agency). SLIMS is based on the Brocade Library Management System. SITA acquired the Brocade Library Information Management System from CIPAL. SLIMS has replaced most PALS (legacy library system) sites in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/slims-brocade.html

2014 survey
Library system survey information can contribute to knowledge with regards to the ongoing changes being made in the ILS industry in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/2014-survey.html

2010 library system survey
2010 survey of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and information & communication technology (ICT), of public libraries in South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/2010-library-system-survey.html

library automation companies
Integrated library system companies that offer library automation products that have a significant presence in the South Africa.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/library-automation-companies.html

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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/ils-system-architecture.html

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?
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/open-source-ils.html

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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/441-public-internet-kiosks.html

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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/wireless-internet-access.html

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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/rfid.html

harpercollins vs libraries
Even though ebooks have been around for more than a decade, it is very much in its infancy in South African libraries. In South Africa, library ebook circulation is still low or non-existent.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/harpercollins-vs-libraries.html