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Wang, Zhonghong – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2009
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…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Systems, Library Materials, Computer System Design
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Roecker, Fred – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1995
Discusses the creation of library computer information systems and shows the four phases incorporated by successful projects. Highlights include phase I: demonstrating a need for a new system; phase II: the development environment; phase III: guidelines to ensure the system will be useful; and phase IV: implementation and acceptance of the new…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Facility Requirements, Guidelines, Information Systems
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Hunt, Leta (Li); Wegner, Lucy S. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1996
Discusses the role of end users in the design of a multi-format digital library project, ISLA (name derived from Spanish word for "island"), being developed at the University of Southern California library for the study of the Los Angeles region. Topics include spatial and temporal indexing; the geographic information system element;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries