Library Information Systems

📖 The Scoop

Part I. THE BROADER CONTEXT 1-The Evolution of LIS and Enabling Technologies; On the Origins of Library Information Systems; The Evolution of Library Information Systems; Concurrent Developments Impacting LIS; Hardware: From Mainframes to Minis to Personal Computers (PCs); Software: From Proprietary Designs to Use of Standard Packages; Telecommunications Developments Affecting LIS; Summary; Notes. -- 2- The Library Information Systems Marketplace; The Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Marketplace; Marketplace Maturity; Legacy Systems; Serials and Acquisitions; System Architectures; Current System Architectures; Operating Systems; Database Environments; The Online Database Industry Marketplace; Database Sources and Producer Status; Summary; Notes. -- Part IITHE TECHNOLOGIES. 3- Design of Integrated Library Systems; Database Design; Bibliographic/Copy/Item Records; Authority Records; Circulation File; Indexes. -- 3- Design of Integrated Library Systems (continued); Diversity of Information Resources; Internal Documents; Library Catalog; External Databases; Indexes to eJournals; The Internet; Approaches to Searching; Maintaining the Database; Enhanced Records; Record Output; Summary; Notes. -- 4- Open Systems; Commercial Sources of Software; Complexity of Commercial Software; Size of the Commercial Marketplace; Size of the Commercial Library Automation Marketplace; Open Systems; Open Source Software; Factors Influencing Open Source Software; For-Profit Firms Support Open Source Software; Reasons to Open Source; Size of Open Source Marketplace; Open Source Library Systems; Hidden Costs; Summary; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 5-Telecommunications and Networks; Overview; Local Area Networks; Wiring Media; Twisted-Pair Cable; Coaxial Cable; Optical Fiber; Network Interface Card (NIC); Topology; Access Methods; Network Design; Wireless LANs; Network Requirements; Practical Considerations; Wide Area Networks (WANs); Telephone Company Circuits; Microwave Transmission; Optical Fiber Connections; Packet Switching; Frame Relay; ATM; Metropolitan Area Network (MAN); Satellite-Based Data Communications; Exploring Options; The Internet; Infrastructure Implications; Summary; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 6- Standards and Standards Organizations; Standards; Official Standards Organizations; Primary Technology-Based Standards; Bibliographic Standards; Dublin Core; Resource Description Format (RDF); Communications Standards; Search and Retrieval Standards; Markup Standards; Hypertext Markup Language (HTML); eXtensible Markup Language (XML); Unicode; The Standards Reality; Related Organizations; Summary; Notes. -- Part III. MANAGEMENT ISSUES. 7- Planning for Information Technology; Planning Process; Staying Current; Impact of Information Technology on Library Staff; Summary; Suggested Readings; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 8- Basic Technology Axioms; Axiom 1: The Decision to Automate Is Irreversible; Axiom 2: Standards Are Critical; Axiom 3: The Converted Database Is the Most Important Asset; Axiom 4: Conversion, Maintenance, and Training Are Always; Underestimated; Axiom 5: Use of Technology Will Grow to Fill the Available Capacity; Axiom 6: Information Technology Is the Central Nervous System; of Strategy; Axiom 7: The Network Really Matters; Axiom 8: Support Costs for Technology Sources and Services; Will Become a Significant Part of a Library's Budget; Summary; Notes. -- 9- The Impact of Technology on Library Services; Possible Benefits; Impacts on OPACs; OPAC Problems; Impacts of Online Databases; Impacts on Reference; Impacts on Document Delivery; Impacts on Interlibrary Loan; Impacts of Electronic Journals; Impacts on Acquisitions; Impacts on Serials; Impacts on Cataloging; Impacts on Circulation; Summary; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 10-System Selection and Implementation; Processes and Services; Technical Services; Public Services; Administrative Planning and Decision-Making; System Selection; Identify a Library's Needs; Document the Library's Needs; Evaluate Alternatives; Prepare Written Agreements; Begin Implementation Process; Professional Competencies; Personal Competencies; Information Literacy; Suggested Readings; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 11- Usability of Systems; Web Site Design; Usability Guidelines; Usability Testing; Intranets and Personalized Library Web Sites; Library OPACs; Future Graphical User Interfaces (GUI); Suggested Web Resources; Suggested Readings; Notes. -- 12- Managing Library Information Systems; System Manager Characteristics; Specific Job Skills; Management of Infrastructure; Upgrades; Backups; Managing Applications and Licenses; Emergency/Recovery Support (Disaster Plan); Security; Ergonomics; Workflow; Assistive Technology; System Integration; Summary; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- Part IV. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS. 13- Technology Trends; TCP/IP Everywhere; Peer-To-Peer Networking; XML; Wireless Connections; Voice and Translation Capabilities. -- 13-Technology Trends (continued); Web Services; Custom Integration; Middleware Product; Web Services; Summary; Suggested Web Resources; Notes. -- 14-Digital Libraries; What Is a Digital Library?; Foundations for the Digital Library; The Seeds of Digital Libraries; Research in Digital Libraries; Practical Digital Libraries; Digital Libraries Within Library Information Systems; Digital Library Issues and Challenges; Professional Involvement in Digital Library Development; Summary; Notes.

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