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| author | Marcin, Susan Morris, Peter |
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| contents | OPAC: The Next Generation Placing an Encore Front End onto a SirsiDynix ILS Marcin, Susan Morris, Peter Academic Libraries Library Services Vendors Online Catalogs Information Systems Search Engines Computer Interfaces Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Selection Data Over the last few years, there has been a wealth of materials written and presented on next-generation library catalogs. These next-generation interfaces strive to turn "standard" integrated library systems (ILSs) into more nimble and robust search platforms that offer more user-friendly 2.0 enhancements for users. Rather than abandoning one ILS in favor of another, libraries are increasingly opting to put a new face onto an existing ILS by choosing from the variety of vendor-created products and placing one of these atop a native ILS interface. In comparison with the time and impact of a complete ILS replacement, this option is meant to leverage the technical expertise of the vendor to quickly and efficiently provide the library with a "better" catalog. In the summer of 2007, staff members at the DiMenna-Nyselius Library at Fairfield University undertook a study of next-generation library catalogs, which was inspired by the director of library services and the university librarian attending vendor demonstrations at ACRL 2007. The staff looked at a wide array of products available at the time, and their final choice was Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s (III's) Encore. The DiMenna-Nyselius Library is the first SirsiDynix library to implement an Encore system. As such, they are in a relatively unique position to comment on the intricacies of such a project that merges two disparate systems. This article will touch upon the evaluation and selection processes they went through when choosing their next-generation library catalog. It will also offer some points to consider in making the leap. |
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| spellingShingle | OPAC: The Next Generation Placing an Encore Front End onto a SirsiDynix ILS Marcin, Susan Morris, Peter Academic Libraries Library Services Vendors Online Catalogs Information Systems Search Engines Computer Interfaces Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Selection Data OPAC: The Next Generation Placing an Encore Front End onto a SirsiDynix ILS Marcin, Susan Morris, Peter Academic Libraries Library Services Vendors Online Catalogs Information Systems Search Engines Computer Interfaces Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Selection Data Over the last few years, there has been a wealth of materials written and presented on next-generation library catalogs. These next-generation interfaces strive to turn "standard" integrated library systems (ILSs) into more nimble and robust search platforms that offer more user-friendly 2.0 enhancements for users. Rather than abandoning one ILS in favor of another, libraries are increasingly opting to put a new face onto an existing ILS by choosing from the variety of vendor-created products and placing one of these atop a native ILS interface. In comparison with the time and impact of a complete ILS replacement, this option is meant to leverage the technical expertise of the vendor to quickly and efficiently provide the library with a "better" catalog. In the summer of 2007, staff members at the DiMenna-Nyselius Library at Fairfield University undertook a study of next-generation library catalogs, which was inspired by the director of library services and the university librarian attending vendor demonstrations at ACRL 2007. The staff looked at a wide array of products available at the time, and their final choice was Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s (III's) Encore. The DiMenna-Nyselius Library is the first SirsiDynix library to implement an Encore system. As such, they are in a relatively unique position to comment on the intricacies of such a project that merges two disparate systems. This article will touch upon the evaluation and selection processes they went through when choosing their next-generation library catalog. It will also offer some points to consider in making the leap. |
| title | OPAC: The Next Generation Placing an Encore Front End onto a SirsiDynix ILS |
| topic | Academic Libraries Library Services Vendors Online Catalogs Information Systems Search Engines Computer Interfaces Computer Software Evaluation Computer Software Selection Data |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ793035 |