Libraries in Transition: 21st Century Library Systems

Abstract

Libraries are in a state of flux and the integrated library system (ILS) is no exception. In their quest to provide greater access to resources and remain relevant, libraries are somewhat driving this new innovation in systems. We need systems that provide greater interoperability and flexibility to provide a similar user experience that patrons are seeing online elsewhere such as Google and Amazon. This is where still developing cloud based systems come in. These new 21 st century systems include OCLC's Worldshare Management Services (WMS). This looks at one 21 st century library system and also share one library's migration experience.

Requirements analysis gamification in legacy system replacement projects

“…The requirements for the game were not based on an existing project at BCL because at the time of the evaluation there was no active system replacement effort that could be co-opted as the basis for a RE-PROVO session. However, the organization was planning to replace its Information Library System (ILS) in the near future, and with that in mind we considered a collection of surveys submitted by libraries across the world regarding their consolidated information systems, where specific issues and experiences related to legacy replacement were shared, together with the transition processes from one type of software to a newer ILS [11].Additionally, academic case studies on library software implementation [36] were also considered. From those sources, requirements were formulated for the purpose of the game, which described authentic challenges specific to the domain of library management and library information systems, hence were likely to be familiar to the participants in the game evaluation.…”

Breaking Ground: Consortial Migration to a Next-Generation ILS and Its Impact on Acquisitions Workflows

“…In describing OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS), Gutierrez and Givens also recognized the need for more effective management of e-resources and highlighted the capabilities of a knowledge base built-in to facilitate discovery that "moves at the speed of Google and offers vetted content." 8 Bahr's query about next generation systems reveals further suggestions, including the desire for application program interfaces (APIs) and the ability to communicate with other systems such as Human Resources and Accounts Payable. 9 Yang outlined the many features of new systems and some downsides such as greater dependency on the Internet and the fact that how these systems will interact with other academic campus systems is a significant unknown.…”