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VuFind 1.0 Release
Posted by Alicia on 20 July, 2010 in Cataloging, Library News, Technology
VuFind 1.0 has been released. In addition to improved stability, the new release includes several features missing from the previous release candidate: flexible support for non-MARC metadata formats, a mobile interface, Dewey Decimal support, integration with Serials Solutions’ Summon, and more! For all the details and to obtain the software, please visit http://vufind.org/.
Guide to Modern Gadgets in the Library
Posted by Alicia on 12 May, 2010 in Electronics, Librarians, Reports, Social Software, Technology
In the April 2010 issue of Library Technology Reports, eminent blogger and library technology expert Jason Griffey provides a comprehensive guide to the present and future of modern gadgets in his article entitled, “Gadgets and Gizmos: Personal Electronics and the Library” and how they can fit in to any librarian’s plan for a high-tech future. From [...]
Extending Google Apps with the Google Apps Marketplace Webinar
Posted by Alicia on 27 April, 2010 in Technology
Wednesday, April 28, Google Apps Marketplace, a new online a new online storefront, is hosting a webinar about extending Google Apps with web-based applications from the Google Apps Marketplace. You’ll get a general overview of the marketplace, see a demo of how to find and install apps, and learn about applications – many of which [...]
Auto-Graphics Presents, iLib2Go
Posted by Alicia on 30 March, 2010 in Librarians, Library News, Public Libraries, Technology
What does mobile technology, web 2.0 and libraries have in common? iLib2go, a new iPhone application will allow patrons to view their accounts, search, renew and reserve items, as well map available library locations, and more. Its innovator, Auto-Graphics, Inc. presented the iLib2Go at the Public Library Association National Conference from March 24-26, 2010. It will [...]
Library Vending Systems
Posted by Alicia on 16 March, 2010 in Librarians, Library News, Technology
Robot Extends Library Services. Evanced Solutions will unveil a prototype of its new BranchAnywhere library vending system at the Public Library Association Conference, March 23-27, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The new library vending system will be powered by an industrial multi-axis robot typically used in manufacturing plants. The robot will deliver library materials to patrons [...]
Is Google Ready for the Big One?
Posted by Alicia on 4 March, 2010 in Librarians, Social Software, Technology
Google is ready when disaster strikes. According to Rajen Sheth, Senior Product Manager, Google Apps, Google is prepared for disaster recovery for all the major applications in the Apps suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sites, Google Talk, Google Video).
Customers don’t have to worry about backup options for the data they create and store within Google [...]
Wednesday’s Word: Cloud
Posted by Alicia on 3 March, 2010 in Technology, wednesday's word
What does a cloud have to do with computing? Metaphorically speaking, the cloud denotes a likeness to the internet. Remember the cloud symbol used to represent the Internet in flow charts and diagrams? Combined with computing, clouds can be defined as thin and narrow as cirrus clouds (virtual servers) or as broad and puffy as [...]
Relais and LYRASIS Partnership
Posted by Alicia on 17 February, 2010 in Products and Services, Technology
LYRASIS’ new partnership with Relais International offers members new options for resource sharing and document delivery. For more information, click here. Products now available to members across ALL LYRASIS regions include Relais Express, Relais ILL, and Discovery to Delivery D2D (scheduled release April 2010).
wednesday’s word: Faviki
Posted by Alicia on 17 February, 2010 in Technology, wednesday's word
Faviki is a tool that brings together social bookmarking and wikipedia. It uses wikipedia in common text. You can use your own tags and connect them with more common univerdsl concepts. Faviki will categorize tags automatically for better organization and allows you to chose your own langauge.
Library of Congress Explores Ways to Release Open Source Software
Posted by Alicia on 9 February, 2010 in Digital Libraries, Technology
In the spirit of transparency and community, the Library of Congress has established an internal process to create open source software . This will make it easier for software developers and sponsors within the Library to produce software that can be freely redistributed to users worldwide. Read more…