HBCU Library Alliance Leadership Institute Project Report
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Transcript of HBCU Library Alliance Leadership Institute Project Report
HBCUHBCULibrary AllianceLibrary Alliance
Leadership InstituteLeadership Institute
Project ReportProject Report
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,
Director of Library Services – Wiley College
April 7, 2008
New Library Integrated System
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
The purpose of the project was to identify, acquire, and replace the existing automation
system in The Thomas Winston Cole, Sr. Library.
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Requirements for the replacement system include modules for automated circulation, acquisitions, serials and cataloging, customizable web page,
public catalog (OPAC), customized report production, and a Z39.50 compliant server.
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Replacement of Library Automation System
HBCU Library Alliance Leadership Institute Project Report
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Rationale for Replacement of C2 (Contec2) System
♦ Inadequate system support ♦ Location of vendor problem solvers (New Zealand) ♦ Inadequacy of system to meet current need requirement ♦ Difficulty of use in key functions (importing and exporting files) ♦ Frequent down time ♦ Lack of server with Z39.50 compliance
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Information received from Library Information received from Library Automation Systems VendorsAutomation Systems Vendors
Cole LibraryCole Library
Book Systems
Ex Libris Voyager
Polaris
Sirsi-Dynix
TLC
Thank you for participating in this program. Pleases review the information from each of the vendors, and watch for announcements of campus demonstrations to be held during the 2007-2008 academic seasons.
AnnouncesAnnounces
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Vendor Systems Rating by Selected Librarians
VENDORS EASE OF USE CUSTOMER SERVICE
OVERALL SATISFACTION
NEEDS COMPATIBILITY
COMPANY STABILITY
Book Systems Excellent Good Excellent Fair Good
Ex Libris Voyager Good Fair Good Fair Fair
Polaris Good Good Good Good Good
Sirsi = Dynix Fair Good Fair Fair Fair
TLC Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
COLE LIBRARY – STUDENT ASSISTANTSCOLE LIBRARY – STUDENT ASSISTANTS
Some of the Student Assistants Reviewing the Evaluation
Process for a Replacement Library Automation System.
Cole Library has ten (10) Student Assistants for the Spring 2008 Semester.Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Outline for Project Research and Implementation
Reviewed Literature on Automation Systems
Sought and Received Information from Vendors and Users
Consulted Stakeholders (students faculty, staff, administration and community of users)
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Outline for Project Research and Implementation
Worked in Consultation with Information Technology Unit
Reviewed Literature on Library Automation Systems -August, September 2007
Sought and received information from vendors and users ofthe identified systems- October –November 2007
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008
Outline for Project Research and Implementation
Reviewed information, selected three systems, andsubmitted with recommendation of the review panel’schoice –March 15, 2008
System will be purchased and in use by the fall semester of2008
Preparation of holdings file for the switch to a new systemis ongoing
Presented by Dr. Evelyn K. Bonner,Director of Library Services – Wiley CollegeApril 7, 2008