The prospect of a new automation system can be daunting. When do
the benefits of moving to something new surpass the deficits of
keeping the status quo? Can the products on the market deliver what
libraries need to survive and prosper? Are those based on open
source more flexible than proprietary systems? What about those
deployed in the cloud? These and dozens more questions arise when
libraries enter a selection process. Knowing the options is key to
arriving at the best answers for your own organization. Marshall
Breeding, who has followed the ins and outs of library technology
for more than 30 years, gathers together a roster of fellow experts
in the field to offer new practioners, library decision makers, and
budgeting staff a comprehensive survey of what’s out there.
Providing substance beyond the buzzwords and hype, this guide
quickly brings readers up to speed while providing practical advice
on such topics as RFPs: what they are, how to write them and tips
for getting bids; standards, interoperability, and trends in
resource sharing; distinguishing between infrastructure-as-service,
software-as-service, and platform-as-service when it comes to cloud
computing; what you need to know to start planning for cloud
computing; how library service platforms differ from the
traditional ILS; and factors to consider when comparing e-book
platforms . Armed with this book’s clear-sighted perspective,
libraries will be empowered to make informed and responsible
decisions concerning their technology infrastructure.
General
| Imprint: |
ALA Editions
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
May 2016 |
| Editors: |
Marshall Breeding
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
144 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8389-1467-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-8389-1467-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780838914670 |
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