Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Re: Virtual Electronic Library

Hi Connie,

Here is a post from a list our librarian uses. We currently are using
Follett but have been following the open source solutions. Our next upgrad=
e
will likely be to an open source solution. Here's the post:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Elizabeth Madson <elizabeth@mlnc.org>
Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Subject: FW: ALCTS e-forum, April 21-22, 2009: Open Source ILS and Technica=
l
Services: High Risk or High Reward?
To: MLNCANNOUNCEMENTS-L@mlnclist.mlnc.org


MLNC members interested in Open Source solutions may consider joining the
following free Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
(ALCTS) e-forum on the topic, scheduled for April 21-22, 2009.

In addition, MLNC is hosting a free presentation on Open Source Software an=
d
its Place in Libraries by instructor, Eric Lease Morgan, on Tue. June 9,
2009. Register here:
http://mkbweb.mlnc.org/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=3D00000243


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*From:* Chamberlain, Clinton K [mailto:c.chamberlain@austin.utexas.edu]
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*Subject:* [alcts-eforum] ALCTS e-forum, April 21-22, 2009: Open Source ILS
and Technical Services: High Risk or High Reward?

Please join us for a free ALCTS e-forum discussion! Participation is open
to all.

April 21-22, 2009: Open Source ILS and Technical Services: High Risk or
High Reward?

Moderated by Clint Chamberlain, University of Texas Libraries, and Rob Van
Rennes, University of Iowa Libraries, members of the ALCTS CRS Acquisitions
Committee.

Over the past few years, many librarians have expressed dissatisfaction wit=
h
our current ILS, citing inflexible systems, high costs, and lackluster
vendor service. Some libraries have consequently pursued Open Source ILS
such as OLE, Koha, and Evergreen. Join this e-forum to share your
experiences with and your questions about Open Source ILS and your thoughts
on the future of the traditional, proprietary ILS. We are particularly
interested in hearing about experiences with the technical services aspects
of Open Source ILS: acquisitions, management of continuing resources, and
cataloging.

Discussion will start Tuesday, April 21, 9AM EST and will conclude
Wednesday, April 22, 5PM EST.

It is not necessary to belong to ALCTS to participate in the discussion, bu=
t
a login and password are required. To register:

1) Go to http://lists.ala.org/sympa

2) Under the ALA Division heading, click on Association for Library
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On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Connie Tobolsky <ctobolsky@kannoncom.com>w=
rote:

> We are a small pre-k through 6 Montessori school. We have two small
> libraries in two different buildings. We are looking for some Open Source
> or other free Virtual Electronic Library system. Our media specialist is
> looking at OPALS. I'm wondering if any of you use this system and have
> opinions.
>
> Are there any other good resources out there that are free?
>
> Thanks
>
> Connie Tobolsky
> Technology Curriculum Coordinator
>
> Kingsley Montessori School
> Boston, MA
> 617-226-4900 =86ex 725
>
>
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