Implementing an open source integrated library system (ILS) in a special focus institution

Avery, Joshua

doi:10.1108/dlp-02-2016-0003

Cited by 7 publications

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“…In the context of this study, organisational support represents "a set of organisational, managerial, and support activities that take place after the deployment the DL system to enhance the level of user acceptance" (Avery, 2016). The fourth ranked critical success factor is DL environment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library successful implementation in military-context

Rahman

Mohezar

Habidin

et al. 2020

DLP

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Purpose This paper aims to identify the critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library (DL) successful implementation from the perspective of users with organisation support factors as key antecedents. Design/methodology/approach Based on the extensive literature review, this study has constructed a conceptual framework based on organisational support perspectives and updated Delone and McLean’s information system success model. A pilot study was carried out on a sample of 105 respondents from military-context. A survey instrument including 22 measurement items was designed to identify the level of DL information system (IS) successful implementation practices in military context. Descriptive statistical analysis and reliability analysis were used to analyse the data with SPSS software. Findings The findings indicate that training and education, DL environment and communication support, continuation of usage intention, net benefits and user satisfaction are the critical success factors that play key role in ensuring the continued usage DL successful implementation in military context. The military-context DL needs to obtain critical success factors of DL practices implementation to sustain its continued usage, particularly for the active users of its members. Research limitations/implications This study only considered the military personnel who have visited the five main military libraries. For practical implications, the development of instruments in this study may be valuable tools to evaluate DL in other DL settings in Malaysian context other than academic settings. Originality/value This study makes a new contribution to DL IS successful implementation practices in military context. This study also provides important information for decision-makers involved in DL IS successful implementation practices and provides useful reference for future researchers in this research area.

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confidence: 99%

Critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library successful implementation in military-context

Rahman

Mohezar

Habidin

et al. 2020

DLP

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“…He recommended conducting a formalized pre-and post-evaluation of user satisfaction with the ILS. 15 Stewart and Morrison observed that acquisitions workflows in a shared Alma environment must balance required consortial needs with local policies and procedures. The unmet training needs and the lack of an electronic resources management (ERM) module in Alma presented challenges for library staff to develop and manage Alma workflows.…”

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confidence: 99%

Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo

Guo

2023

ITAL

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This case study examines the decision-making process of library leaders and administrators in the selection, procurement, and implementation of Ex Libris Alma/Primo as their library services platform (LSP). The authors conducted a survey of libraries and library consortia in Canada and the United States who have implemented or plan to implement Alma. The results show that most libraries use both request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) in their system selection process, but the vendor-offered training is insufficient for effective operation. One-third of the libraries surveyed are considering switching to open-source options for their next automation system. These insights can benefit libraries and library consortia in improving their technological readiness and decision-making processes.

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“…Avery (2016) investigated the implementation of open-source integrated library system (OSILS) in a special focus institution. The aforementioned author discussed the implementation process and transformation from a proprietary ILS to an open-source Koha.…”

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Use of software for automation of academic libraries in Sialkot

Iqbal

Khan

Sheikh

2023

IDD

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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the use of software for the automation of academic libraries in Sialkot. This study consisted of three objectives, including recognizing the reasons to adopt the software for library automation, investigating the problems faced by librarians while using library software and identifying the satisfaction level with the attributes of library software. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was used to achieve the objectives of this study. A survey was conducted to collect data from the library information science professionals working in the academic libraries of Sialkot. The data was collected from 46 library professionals through a structured questionnaire. Findings The findings showed that the economic cost of implementation, maintenance and the software providing multilingual support were the major reasons for adoption of software for the purpose of automation. In this study, compliance with the internet, noncooperation in library automation by university/institution, availability of training facilities, insufficient library budget, a lack of financial/economic resources, staff transfer and a lack of consultancy and technical service were identified as major issues when using library automation software. However, the respondents were quite satisfied with the performance of software attributes including circulation modules, easy to use cataloguing modules, reports’ modules, software attributes of administration modules and multilingual facility. Originality/value This study persuades library and information science professionals to automate their libraries through the adoption of library software.

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Implementing an open source integrated library system (ILS) in a special focus institution

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library successful implementation in military-context

Critical success factors of the continued usage of digital library successful implementation in military-context

Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo

Use of software for automation of academic libraries in Sialkot

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