2008 ILS Initiatives October 3, 2007 Users Group presentation of possible ILS related projects in 2008.

Enhancing the OPAC –Library 2.0 Tagging, Clouds, and Faceted Searches RSS Feeds Patron Ratings and Reviews Reading History and My Lists Library Elf Online Bookstores

Social Tagging, Clouds, & Faceted Search AquaBrowser Queens Library: Encore (III) Scottsdale Public Library: LibraryThing Arlington Heights Library: Open Source Software Ann Arbor:

AquaBrowser Queens Library:

Encore Scottsdale Public Library:

LibraryThing Arlington Heights Library:

Open Source Software Ann Arbor:

RSS Feeds Display feeds in the OPAC for new library material, bestsellers and local news Sign up for My Account Feeds to see if you have:  Requests ready to be picked up  Items almost due back  Items overdue

Patron Ratings Provides patrons the ability to rate books using a 5 starred rating Westerville Public Library:

Patron Reviews Provides patrons the ability to write reviews and share with others Jefferson County Library:

Reading History & My List Reading History: Allows patrons to track what they have checked out.  Patrons may opt in or out to have their history retained in My Account.  Patrons have the option to delete any titles from the saved history. My List: Allows patrons to keep track of what they are considering checking out.

Bookstores & Book searches My Library Bookstore –Baker & Taylor  Online bookstore accessible through the OPAC  Patrons receive a discount  Libraries receive a percentage of each purchase  East Hampton: Amazon Google Books

Library Elf Free web-based service to help patrons keep track of their checked out items and holds Receive holds via or RSS Feeds Patrons set the reminder schedule Manage multiple accounts –great for families Bedford Public Library:

Homebound Patron Type Separate ptype for longer circulation periods Rating receipts printed at checkout to send to patron for feedback Reporting by ptype

Batch loading order records Batch loading bibliographic records for order placed from vendors Currently in place with libraries ordering from Midwest Tapes Allows for streamline workflow and less data entry by staff Vendors of interest? Ingram, Baker & Taylor, etc…

Online Program Registration (III) Search and browse for library programs with the OPAC Sign up for program through My Account, view the programs they are registered for and cancel program registration. Includes an events calendar Works with the patron ecommerce to allow patrons to pay program fees via credit card Scottsdale Public Library: Help Pages

Community Information Database (III) Libraries can build databases of community information and local events. Information stored in MARC Community Information Format, or in a simpler format. Includes eight phrase indexes and one keyword index  Organization, Contact Name, Subject, Service Area Similar to OPAC for searching and display of info Peninsula Library System:

Projects with library cost associated Point of Sales Software Self Check Machines Notice Printing by libraries Quick Click Ordering –III Acquisitions product with Baker & Taylor

Point of Sales Point of Sales system software that integrates with Millennium Circulation Fines This software eliminates the need for a separate cash register and uses a cash drawer connected to individual Circulation PCs. Comprise Technologies –Smart Money Manager

Graphical Self Check (III) III Software loaded onto a standard PC Can be used with a Touch screen, keyboard, or number pad Patrons can check-out items, renew items, cancel holds, and pay fines by credit card Does not integrate with security gates

Notice Printing Provide libraries the ability to print their own notices for Hold Pickup, Overdue, and Bills Using tri-fold form paper or plain paper and envelopes. Optional self-seal forms and sealing machine.

Quick click ordering (III product) For libraries placing orders with Baker & Taylor and using III Acquisitions module. Used to streamline the process of creating bibliographic and order records for orders placed with Baker & Taylor.

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