A Comparative Analysis on the Effect of the Chosen ILSes on Systems and Technical Services Staffing Models

Fu, Ping; Fitzgerald, Moira

doi:10.6017/ital.v32i3.3388

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“…This change requires libraries to reconsider their staffing models, redefine job descriptions, and even reorganize the library structure to leverage the benefits of a new LSP. 22 Western Michigan University (WMU) decided to reorganize its Technical Services department after the Alma migration was completed in 2015. After the Alma implementation, it was observed that staff spent 38 percent less time working with physical materials.…”

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Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo

Guo

2023

ITAL

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This case study examines the decision-making process of library leaders and administrators in the selection, procurement, and implementation of Ex Libris Alma/Primo as their library services platform (LSP). The authors conducted a survey of libraries and library consortia in Canada and the United States who have implemented or plan to implement Alma. The results show that most libraries use both request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) in their system selection process, but the vendor-offered training is insufficient for effective operation. One-third of the libraries surveyed are considering switching to open-source options for their next automation system. These insights can benefit libraries and library consortia in improving their technological readiness and decision-making processes.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decision-Making in the Selection, Procurement, and Implementation of Alma/Primo

Guo

2023

ITAL

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“…Other advanced collaborative tools such as library 3D, Internet of Things and natural language interaction are also being used by libraries. The list of IS use in the library also include geographic IS and content management systems (Madhusudhan and Singh, 2016; Tyagi and Senthil, 2015; Fu and Fitzgerald, 2013; Yang, 2013; Breeding, 2012; Giri, 2012; Cho, 2011).…”

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Proposed standard guideline for managing information systems (ISs) in libraries in Africa

Ocloo

King

2023

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Purpose Libraries in Africa are adopting technology at a fast pace. However, literature has provided enough evidence of the many challenges libraries on the continent are facing in the use of the adopted information technology of which information systems (ISs) are major components. Literature also does not provide evidence of IS standard, policy or guideline at both national and international levels as a benchmark for the use of these systems. Therefore, this paper aims to propose an IS standard guideline as a guide for libraries in Africa to develop IS policies, standards or guidelines to help in effective use of IS in libraries. Design/methodology/approach The researchers based their proposed standard guideline on the findings from their earlier research works and evidence from other existing literature as has been reviewed in this paper. Findings Findings from the literature revealed that libraries in Africa face a number of challenges in the use of IS which can be categorised into four main areas, namely, financial challenges, technological and infrastructural challenges, human resource challenges and organizational challenges. Originality/value This paper proposed an IS standard guideline to serve as a guide for libraries in Africa to develop IS policies, standards or guidelines to help in effective use of IS in libraries.

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