Another policy paper, this one a draft on RFID in libraries.
Category: ‘puters
amazing, and probably cost-effective, Georgia public goes open source
Georgia Public Library System decided to go with a homegrown open-source system for their library automation needs. I’m going to be really interested to see how much this solution costs the library over time, compared to a more traditional OPAC. My guess is it will cost less, both in vendor costs and also less lost staff time installing and fighting with new upgrades, featuritis and bad support. [teknobib]
they STILL want the card catalog back
Some cautionary words from Aaron about new technologies and libraries, from ebook to MP3.
I like lists – here’s one
Michael’s blog makes an ongoing good point about technology which is that it needn’t always be expensive, or horribly complicated. His new list 10 Things A Library Can Do to Boost their Techie Stuff (without breaking the bank) has great tips.
SFPL OKs RFID FWIW
San Francisco Public Library approved the use of RFID for use in their libraries at a meeting last night. [RFIDinLib]