Presentation Liber: Going digital in closed stacks....
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The document discusses Stockholm University Library's transition to a digital workflow for processing internal book requests and interlibrary loans using a custom-built system called Viola. Key points: - Viola allows the entire process from request to delivery to be handled digitally through a single workflow. - This has streamlined the process, reducing the time it takes to fulfill requests and allowing fewer staff to process the same volume of work. - Users provide feedback through "user stories" to guide developers in tailoring Viola to meet workflow needs. - The system was built using open source technologies like ASP.NET, SQL Server, and Xamarin to allow for customization and future open sourcing of the
Presentation Liber: Going digital in closed stacks....
- 1. Going digital in the closed stacks – Library logistics with a smart phone
- 2. About the presentation • Introduction to Stockholm University Library • About the new way of working • Reflection and experiences • The development 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 3. 2014-07-03 9 libraries Stockholm University Library / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 4. 5 000 visitors/day 2.5 million volyms 300 order/day Stockholm University Library
- 5. Before Digital paper digital 2014-07-03 Local orders from closed stacks Interlibrary loans to other libraries Missing books / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 6. New ways through the closed stacks! Local orders from closed stacks Interlibrary loans to other libraries Missing books One workflow: XYZ
- 9. Reflection and experiences • One work-flow for several different types of orders • All digital road – fewer manual steps • Faster – less time collecting books, patrons gets the book faster • Easy for everyone in the library to follow the orders step by step • 5 persons can do the work that 10 persons did before • Competence development of technical skills in the work force • Viola is connected to the invoice-system • Satisfied customers (libraries and patrons) 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 10. The development • Developers in the library working closely together with librarians that know the functionality • The librarians have specified the functions needed and the technicians built a system that meets these needs • Work with “user stories” has been key in the collaborative work • The system has been tailor-made based on workflow requirements and with the end user in mind 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 11. User stories – the start of a conversation As a fetcher of books, I want to be able to print out slips to put in the books that i have found in the shelves • Not a requirement as much as a starting point for conversation • Easy to write and prioritize • Easier to follow progress 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 12. Technology • Built on top of ASP.NET MVC • The database is SQL server, – Replaceable thanks to the ORM PetaPoco • Android App – Xamarin Monodroid • Since april, most of these technologies are Open Source • Intention is to release it as open source 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 13. Questions! 2014-07-03 / Eva Dahlbäck, Stockholm University Library
- 14. Thank you for listening! Eva Dahlbäck eva.dahlback@sub.su.se