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2008 ILS Initiatives

Explore ILS initiatives for 2008: OPAC enhancement, RSS Feeds, Patron Ratings, Reading History, My List, Online Bookstores, and more. Discover how libraries can modernize services for better user experience.

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2008 ILS Initiatives

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  1. 2008 ILS Initiatives October 3, 2007 Users Group presentation of possible ILS related projects in 2008.

  2. Enhancing the OPAC –Library 2.0 • Tagging, Clouds, and Faceted Searches • RSS Feeds • Patron Ratings and Reviews • Reading History and My Lists • Library Elf • Online Bookstores

  3. Social Tagging, Clouds, & Faceted Search • AquaBrowser Queens Library: http://aqua.queenslibrary.org/ • Encore (III) Scottsdale Public Library: http://tlibcat.scottsdaleaz.gov/ • LibraryThing Arlington Heights Library: http://iii.ahml.info/ • Open Source Software Ann Arbor: http://www.aadl.org/catalog

  4. AquaBrowser Queens Library: http://aqua.queenslibrary.org/

  5. EncoreScottsdale Public Library: http://tlibcat.scottsdaleaz.gov/

  6. LibraryThing Arlington Heights Library: http://iii.ahml.info/

  7. Open Source SoftwareAnn Arbor: http://www.aadl.org/catalog

  8. RSS Feeds • Display feeds in the OPAC for new library material, bestsellers and local news • Sign up for My Account Feeds to see if you have: • Requests ready to be picked up • Items almost due back • Items overdue

  9. Patron RatingsProvides patrons the ability to rate books using a 5 starred ratingWesterville Public Library: http://catalog.westervillelibrary.org/

  10. Patron ReviewsProvides patrons the ability to write reviews and share with othersJefferson County Library:http://vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/record=b2166146

  11. Reading History & My List • Reading History: Allows patrons to track what they have checked out. • Patrons may opt in or out to have their history retained in My Account. • Patrons have the option to delete any titles from the saved history. • My List: Allows patrons to keep track of what they are considering checking out.

  12. Bookstores & Book searches • My Library Bookstore –Baker & Taylor • Online bookstore accessible through the OPAC • Patrons receive a discount • Libraries receive a percentage of each purchase • East Hampton: https://ehplct.mylibrarybookstore.com/MLB/screens/index.jsp • Amazon • Google Books

  13. Library Elf http://www.libraryelf.com/ • Free web-based service to help patrons keep track of their checked out items and holds • Receive holds via email or RSS Feeds • Patrons set the reminder schedule • Manage multiple accounts –great for families • Bedford Public Library: http://www.bedfordlibrary.org/libraryELF.html

  14. Homebound Patron Type • Separate ptype for longer circulation periods • Rating receipts printed at checkout to send to patron for feedback • Reporting by ptype

  15. Batch loading order records • Batch loading bibliographic records for order placed from vendors • Currently in place with libraries ordering from Midwest Tapes • Allows for streamline workflow and less data entry by staff • Vendors of interest? Ingram, Baker & Taylor, etc…

  16. Online Program Registration (III) • Search and browse for library programs with the OPAC • Sign up for program through My Account, view the programs they are registered for and cancel program registration. • Includes an events calendar • Works with the patron ecommerce to allow patrons to pay program fees via credit card • Scottsdale Public Library: http://tlibcat.scottsdaleaz.gov/ • Help Pages http://tlibcat.scottsdaleaz.gov/screens/help_prog.html

  17. Community Information Database (III) • Libraries can build databases of community information and local events. • Information stored in MARC Community Information Format, or in a simpler format. • Includes eight phrase indexes and one keyword index • Organization, Contact Name, Subject, Service Area • Similar to OPAC for searching and display of info • Peninsula Library System: http://plsiii.plsinfo.org:81/

  18. Projects with library cost associated • Point of Sales Software • Self Check Machines • Notice Printing by libraries • Quick Click Ordering –III Acquisitions product with Baker & Taylor

  19. Point of Sales • Point of Sales system software that integrates with Millennium Circulation Fines • This software eliminates the need for a separate cash register and uses a cash drawer connected to individual Circulation PCs. • Comprise Technologies –Smart Money Manager http://www.comprisetechnologies.com/product_33.html

  20. Graphical Self Check (III) • III Software loaded onto a standard PC • Can be used with a Touch screen, keyboard, or number pad • Patrons can check-out items, renew items, cancel holds, and pay fines by credit card • Does not integrate with security gates

  21. Notice Printing • Provide libraries the ability to print their own notices for Hold Pickup, Overdue, and Bills • Using tri-fold form paper or plain paper and envelopes. • Optional self-seal forms and sealing machine.

  22. Quick click ordering (III product) • For libraries placing orders with Baker & Taylor and using III Acquisitions module. • Used to streamline the process of creating bibliographic and order records for orders placed with Baker & Taylor.

  23. Please fill out the survey to assist the eiNetwork with setting the priorities for 2008 Thanks!

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