ALA Midwinter 2015 Tech Wrap-Up: Breeding Slides
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Strategic technology trends in libraries include new integrated library systems from major vendors and a shift to cloud-based, multi-tenant platforms. Several companies changed ownership or expanded into new markets. ProQuest released Intota, a new library workflow and resource management system, while SirsiDynix and Innovative rolled out new web-based staff modules and acquired other library system companies. Metadata standards are shifting towards linked data and BIBFRAME. E-books remain popular through services like OverDrive.
ALA Midwinter 2015 Tech Wrap-Up: Breeding Slides
- 1. What’s new in TechAs seen at ALA Midwinter Conference February 5, 2015 Marshall Breeding Independent Consultant, Author, Founder and Publisher, Library Technology Guides www.librarytechnology.org/ twitter.com/mbreeding American Libraries Webinar
- 2. Strategic Technology Tools that empower libraries to conduct their operations and deliver content and services Trends play out in slower cycles Represents significant investments Works best through partnerships and collaboration
- 3. Business Changes Swets out of business Innovative: Polaris and VTLS SirsiDynix: EOS Serial Solutions > ProQuest (Jan 2014)
- 4. SirsiDynix New ownership: ICV Partners BLUEcloud Suite New multi-tenant platform for new services and products eResource Central Rolling out new Web-based staff modules BLUEcloud Campus: aims to retain existing and gain new academic libraries
- 5. Innovative New ownership in 2012 has transformed the company New phase of expansion Established new European office in Dublin Awarded contract for all public libraries in Ireland Acquired Polaris Acquired VTLS Position of acquired products New sales announced for Polaris
- 6. Ex Libris Alma out in full force Completion of implementation of Orbis Cascade Alliance shared system Continues business strategy based on research and development Positioned to be even more dominant in Academic library sector
- 7. ProQuest Workflow Solutions ProQuest: initial release of Intota Based on the transformation of library workflows Current package: Intota Analytics Summon 360 Link and 360 Resource manager redeployed on new platform with new features Intota V2: expected in 2015 that also manages print resources
- 8. EBSCO EBSCO Discovery Service: dominant product in index-based discovery genre New Explora interface designed for school and public libraries EBSCOhost optimized for users of academic libraries Design and features target patrons of non- academic libraries
- 9. OCLC Promoting WorldShare as its strategic resource management platform Research broader than that targeted for specific products or services Linked data, BIBFRAME, etc.
- 10. Mid-sized companies The Library Corporation: last family-owned business. Going strong. New suite of web-based and mobile clients Data products and bibliographic services Auto-Graphics Integrated library systems and resource-sharing technology
- 11. E-book technologies Overdrive continues to dominate Engaged with the most libraries Impressive statistics demonstrating the increased circulation of e-books Mobile app ratings in Apple App store and Google Play Integration with online catalog and discovery services 3M: new mobile-friendly client for 3M Cloud Library Baker & Taylor: New Axis 360 App
- 12. Metadata BIBFRAME major topic RDA – fading as a separate theme, but part of BIBFRAME OCLC and Library of Congress issue white paper Contrast and comparison of approaches to linked data and BIBFRAME Zepheira: multiple initiatives related to linked data in libraries LibHub: prototype program for exposign library resources RA: New linked data readiness product