Software libre para Sistemas Integrados de Gestión Bibliotecaria: estado de la cuestión y propuestas.

El uso de software libre en los procesos de automatización de las bibliotecas ha ido ga-nando protagonismo frente a las soluciones propietarias. Ante el creciente interés de pro-fesionales, tanto en formación como consolidados, el presente trabajo ofrece una pano-rámica general de Sistemas Integrados de Gestión Bibliotecaria (SIGB) de software libre, principales características y funcionalidades, además de un conjunto de platafor-mas destinadas a la instalación de los mismos para posibilitar su evaluación, aprendizaje y posible implementación en un futuro.<br /

Sistemas Integrados de Gestión Bibliotecaria: libres y de código abierto = Free/Open Source Integrated Library Systems

Informe sobre la situación actual de los Sistemas Integrados de Gestión Bibliotecaria libres o de código abierto. Se indican los distintos programas informáticos, las ventajas e inconvenientes de este modelo de desarrollo, cómo llevar a cabo una migración de sistemas y como combinar los distintos productos con otros como los OPACs sociales. También se comenta la situación en España: bibliotecas, empresas de soporte y proyecto

Special features of the advanced loans module of the ABCD integrated library system

Abstract: Purpose The advanced loans module of the relatively new library software, ABCD, is an addition to the normal loans module and it offers a generic transaction decision-making engine funtionality. The module requires extra installation effort and parameterisation, so this article aims to explain to the many potentially interested libraries, especially from the target-group of ABCD users, why and how to use the module in comparison with the basic loans module. Design/methodology/approach After a brief history the technical concepts of the software and the required technical skills to use them are described. Findings The article concludes that for libraries with specific conditions (external user registration, high transactional volumes, multi-policy) the extra burden of installing the software might be worth the effort. Practical implications The installation and configuration of the software are briefly described and the possible gains offered by the software are highlighted. Originality/value Potential users of the ABCD software will get useful information for helping to decide whether to use the additional advanced loans module

Use and management of information systems in academic libraries in Ghana

Philosophiae Doctor - PhDThe use of Information Systems (ISs) has been widely accepted and proven to increase the service quality in many organizations. Academic libraries have embraced the use of ISs and have implemented them to perform different activities. The efficient utilization and management of ISs in libraries will help libraries to derive maximum benefit from adopted ISs. The research used the DeLone and McLean (2003) IS success theory to determine the impact of IS management on the quality of the IS, the use of the IS and the benefits gained. The researcher used nine (30%) of the thirty university libraries which are members of the consortium of academic and research libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) - an association of libraries that help with the IS and electronic resource use of member libraries. A mixed method approach with questionnaires, interviews combined with content analysis of the university websites was used to gather data. Findings indicated that academic libraries in Ghana are making use of some ISs including; ILS, DAM, social media, websites, among others, amidst a number of challenges. The research also revealed that the management of ISs affects the quality thereof. Quality of ISs affects use, and use affects the benefits gained from use. The researcher proposed an IS management standard guideline which Ghanaian academic libraries could adopt for using and managing ISs to enhance efficiency and better service delivery