Integrated Library System (ILS) Challenges and Opportunities: A Survey of U.S. Academic Libraries with Migration Projects

An online survey was sent to academic libraries and consortia with an integrated library system (ILS) migration project, based on review of press releases from major U.S. ILS vendors. This study takes a systematic approach to provide a snapshot of the academic ILS market and key factors affecting th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of academic librarianship 2009-05, Vol.35 (3), p.207-220
1. Verfasser:	Wang, Zhonghong
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Academic Libraries Computer Mediated Communication Computer System Design Exact sciences and technology Information and communication sciences Information science. Documentation Information Systems Library and information science. General aspects Library Materials Library Networks Polls & surveys Sciences and techniques of general use Surveys Systems migration Technological Advancement Technology USA Use and user studies. Information needs Vendors
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Zusammenfassung:	An online survey was sent to academic libraries and consortia with an integrated library system (ILS) migration project, based on review of press releases from major U.S. ILS vendors. This study takes a systematic approach to provide a snapshot of the academic ILS market and key factors affecting the outcome of an ILS migration project. It reveals the challenges and opportunities facing academic libraries and ILS vendors in an environment with rapidly changing technology and increasingly sophisticated academic users.
ISSN:	0099-1333 1879-1999
DOI:	10.1016/j.acalib.2009.03.024