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Integrating Library Management Systems

Webinar

About This Webinar

Library management systems today must not exist in isolation, but should integrate with a variety of other components, both within the library’s own technical infrastructure and beyond. The current genre of library services platforms brings together a variety of components which were previously implemented separately. Many libraries continue to use integrated library systems along with separate tools for managing electronic resources. Resource management systems of all types must integrate with discovery services or other patron-facing resources. This webinar will explore some of the issues involved with integrating technology components into a cohesive environment for efficient resource management and easy access for library users. It will include both an overview of the key issues involved and perspectives from librarians who have practical experience with integrating library management and discovery systems.

Event Sessions

Strategies for Integration

Speaker

A variety of themes can be seen in the current technology scene for libraries. Especially among academic libraries, the longstanding arrangement of using integrated library systems for acquisition and management of print materials is giving way to more comprehensive platforms which address library materials in multiple formats. Regardless of the consolidation of functionality for resource management, the need for integration remains. These resource management systems must integrate with discovery services, acquired either bundled or acquired separately. Interoperability with campus business and information systems is increasingly crucial. The ability to achieve the desired level of integration depends on the APIs exposed by both resource management and discovery services. Breeding will provide an overview of the current trends and issues related to the integration of strategic technology products for libraries.

Integration Planning and Expectations for Florida’s Next-Generation ILS

Speaker

Ellen Bishop

Director, Integrated Library Services
Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative - FLVC

An overview of current integration and support of the library services provided by the Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative, including Ex Libris’ Aleph and discovery interfaces, Primo and locally developed Mango. As FALSC looks to the future with the migration and implementation of a next-gen ILS and Discovery Interface, III’s Sierra and Encore Duet, planning has begun for the integration of print, electronic and digital resource management. The vision includes mobile workflows, an enhanced user experience and real-time updates utilizing interoperability with third party systems.

Integration or Bust: Making a Migration Work

Speaker

Susan Johns-Smith

Coordinator of Library Systems & Consortia
Pittsburgh State University

Pittsburg State recently migrated to Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra and Encore products, employing updated integration tools for patron data, item availability, and fines payment APIs. Synchronization routines to move data from Sierra to Summon were also refreshed. Observations on successes and challenges for the future will be discussed.

Maintaining Platform Integrations While Performing Migrations

Speaker

Fred Reiss

Head of Digital Data/Metadata and E-Content Licensing Services, Library Technology Platforms
University of Oklahoma

Since 2013, OU Libraries has changed discovery platforms (EBSCO EDS to ExLibris Primo), link resolvers (EDS to SFX to ExLibris Alma), library management systems (SirsiDynix Symphony to ExLibris Alma), and web site platforms (.NET to Drupal). With these changes, integrations needed to be maintained between the above platforms, and with external platforms such as ILLiad, Desire2Learn, the campus student information system, and Banner. Issues and lessons from these migrations/integrations will be discussed, along with a brief mention of integrations currently under development.

Additional Information

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  • Conference presentation slides and Q&A will be posted to this event webpage following the live conference.

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For Online Events

  • NISO has developed a quick tutorial, How to Participate in a NISO Web Event. Please view the recording, which is an overview of the web conferencing system and will help to answer the most commonly asked questions regarding participating in an online Webex event.

  • You will need a computer for the presentation and Q&A.

  • Audio is available through the computer (broadcast) and by telephone. We recommend you have a set-up for telephone audio as back-up even if you plan to use the broadcast audio as the voice over Internet isn't always 100% reliable.

Please check your system in advance to make sure it meets the Cisco WebEx requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that your system is properly set up before each webinar begins.

Event Dates

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Registration

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Fees

Registration Costs

  • NISO LSA & Voting Members; NASIG Members

    • $190.00 (US and Canada)

    • $230.00 (International)

  • Non-Member

    • $255.00 (US and Canada)

    • $295.00 (International)

  • Student

    • $85.00

Location

  • NISO has developed a quick tutorial, How to Participate in a NISO Web Event. Please view the recording, which is an overview of the web conferencing system and will help to answer the most commonly asked questions regarding participating in an online Webex event.
  • You will need a computer for the presentation and Q&A.
  • Audio is available through the computer (broadcast) and by telephone. We recommend you have a set-up for telephone audio as back-up even if you plan to use the broadcast audio as the voice over Internet isn't always 100% reliable.
  • Please check your system in advance to make sure it meets the Cisco WebEx requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that your system is properly set up before each webinar begins.