Systems Librarian - Tag Category: library technology

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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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.
www.systemslibrarian.co.za/library-automation-system-surveys.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

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

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

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