Implementing AquaBrowser
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The document outlines the implementation and launch of Aquabrowser at Halifax Public Libraries, detailing the motivations for adopting a social catalog and the essential features needed. Key aspects include user feedback, vendor selection, and the collaborative environment aimed to enhance library services. Future goals emphasize increasing remote access, community engagement, and the creation of a more interactive online information space.
![Thank you! Laurel Tarulli Collection Access Librarian Halifax Public Libraries 31 Eisener Blvd. Dartmouth, NS B2W 0J1 Ph. (902)490-2704 [email_address] http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/tarullihplnextgencats2-100613132833-phpapp01/85/Implementing-AquaBrowser-23-320.jpg)
Implementing AquaBrowser
- 1. The Implementation and Launch of AquaBrowser at Halifax Public Libraries Presented by: Laurel Tarulli Collection Access Librarian Halifax Public Libraries
- 2. Why a Social Catalogue? Doing our homework and the RFP Factors that influenced our decisions Implementation Beta Launch Taking a look at our new catalogue! Feedback Participant in OCLC funded research project Today’s Discussion…so many options
- 3. Implementation Beta Launch Taking a look at our new catalogue! Feedback Participant in OCLC funded research project Focus on
- 4. Why did Halifax Public Libraries want a social catalogue and what features were essential ? Not essential?
- 5. Why a Social Catalogue? Halifax Public Libraries Vision to create a collaborative, social environment that represents an extension of our physical branches; To assist in better access to all of our collections, including an easier and more intuitive interface; User expectations – and staff expectations Big picture!
- 6. Considerations Identify what other libraries are doing…likes?...dislikes?...successes?...failures? Research Consider the following: Proprietary vs. Open Source Software Solution Requirements (ie. What would you like the software to do? What does it have to do?) Users – user needs, groups Budget, staff resources and time-line
- 7. Considerations Vendor presentations Sample RFPs Ask about special customized features or to address concerns you have about something you’ve read Who owns your data/stats? Ability to track/manipulate statistics Speak with colleagues at other libraries about their experiences and opinions
- 8. Mandatory Requirements Faceted navigation Library defined relevancy ranking Single search result screen Google-like search box to search all indexes at once; Set of related terms; Relevancy ranked results; Faceted browsing capability for further refinement of results based on library selected dimensions.
- 9. Mandatory Requirements Federated searching Close to real-time database synchronization with ILS database Indexing that is unattended and automated Single sign-on to interface, ILS, other data sources Inclusion of additional databases, including Community Resources Database Display of enriched content (cover art, ToC, reviews, etc. In-house ability to customize, define and make changes to interface and design components
- 10. Mandatory Requirements “ Social” or “Collaborative” components Add and search tags Personal and public lists Searchable lists and users Creation of reviews Contribute ratings
- 11. Wouldn’t it be nice if it could… Sharing with other social networks (Facebook, MySpace, Amazon, Google bookmarks) Compatibility with smart phones/devices Ability to “follow” other users (reading lists, reading preferences) RSS feed
- 12. Implementation 1 year to public beta launch Key factors in successful implementation Bibliographic Records – how good and accurate is your cataloguing? Knowledge of your existing system and how it works Excellent working relationship with your vendor contact
- 13. Implementation Social catalogue team made up of key staff members from different departments at HPL Information Technology Readers’ Services Diversity Services Reference Adult Services Collection Access Communications & Marketing
- 14. AquaBrowser – Out of the Box
- 18. Timeline Spring 2009 – RFP and purchase of AquaBrowser Summer/Fall 2009 – Implementation Staff Beta Launch - December 2009 Public Beta Launch – April 2010 http://discover.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca:9000/ Online Feedback/Survey - ongoing
- 19. Feedback from Patrons Features – Useful or not useful? Easy to use or hard to use? Posting & reading reviews Look and feel Faceted navigation Searching/viewing lists Discovery word cloud Which catalogue do you prefer?
- 20. Feedback from Patrons “… if one enjoys books, it can only be described as a positive addiction…I found the new catalogue very user friendly and easy on the eyes - i.e. not too busy. It is fun to use and easy to navigate and find search items. I particularly enjoyed the "Discovery" area on the left of the screen.” – HPL Patron
- 21. Research Continues HPL is one of two libraries in Canada participating in a usability study examining the major social discovery tools used in Canadian public libraries. 2010 OCLC/ALISE grant awarded to research partners Laurel Tarulli, HPL and Dr. Louise Spiteri, Dalhousie University to carry out this study.
- 22. HPL’s Vision for the Future Social Catalogues impact and enhance all core library services Increases remote access and sharing Library plays central role in community Local “Google” – no longer “just an inventory” Collaboration with a variety of organizations museums, galleries and archives and beyond Create an online, collaborative information space that reflects the needs and desires of our users
- 23. Thank you! Laurel Tarulli Collection Access Librarian Halifax Public Libraries 31 Eisener Blvd. Dartmouth, NS B2W 0J1 Ph. (902)490-2704 [email_address] http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca
Editor's Notes
- #19: Demo of AquaBrowser Point out: Streaming cover art New lists Example of Community Resources Database integration – search WINE Point out customized icons Facets Example of working with local museum, archives, etc. – search MicMac Did you mean? feature/customization – Mi’Kmaq Search “Zoomba” - didn’t have a “Did you mean?” but we added it in (customization). Search “Pilates” – demonstrate Federated searching of subscription databases Indicate usefulness of Discovery Word Cloud Point out option to share with other social media sources My Discoveries Demonstrate lists, tagging, reviews, ratings and how to search another user