Flexible Database Equals Expanded Reach for the Welsh Government
When I visit libraries and listen to what is needed, it appears that a major goal for many is to expand the reach of the library within the organisation…
Leonard Cohen Poetry and Melodies
I was greatly saddened to read of the recent death of Leonard Cohen. Poetry and Melodies. The simplest words, placed together, to reveal profound truths and emotions. And his unique delivery. A complete artist.
What do you use the library for?
Researchers have a difficult job getting their hands on the right information in a crowded data landscape. Researchers are the primary client group for many libraries and the library pinpoints the right information that can define the speed of…
Library Management Systems, Past, Present and Future
The Library Management System has not changed much in 20 years. The format and the approach other than being web based, is fundamentally the same. There are too many suppliers, many will be bought up as we have seen the past few years and only a few will remain. Others will grow into something more knowledge focused and less back office process driven.
Top 5 Technologies to Give Librarians an Impetus to Innovate
The library used to include a Systems Librarian, someone whose role was to ensure that the library was well provisioned by technology and that the systems used by the library were up to muster. I recall one law library was so ahead of the game, that the IT department would come to the library to look for new ideas! The Systems Librarian post is still