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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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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.
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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.
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koha
Library system survey results for the Koha open source Integrated Library System (ILS) / Library Automation product.
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millennium
Library system survey results for the Millennium library management product was mostly found in academic libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
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parity
Library system survey results for the Parity library management product was mostly found in special and school libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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2010 library system survey
2010 survey of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and information & communication technology (ICT), of public libraries in 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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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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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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