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• 2010 library system survey
  2010 survey of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and information & communication technology (ICT), of public libraries in South Africa.
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• 2014 library system survey
  This survey result aims to provide useful information to South African libraries. South African Libraries have access to information with regards to the ongoing changes in the ILS industry in South Africa. Most libraries are satisfied with their current Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation product, yet many libraries using proprietary ILS, demonstrated interest in open source.
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• 2014 survey
  Library system survey information can contribute to knowledge with regards to the ongoing changes being made in the ILS industry in South Africa.
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• 441 public internet kiosks
  There is an increasing demand for the internet and computer services in public libraries today. HP Multi-User 441 Public Internet Kiosks are use in public libraries in South Africa.
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• about me
  Joe Kirsch has been working in the Public Libraries sector for more than 17 years, and as a Systems/Technical librarian for over a decade.
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• acronyms
  Most used library acronyms and abbreviations.
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• aleph
  Library system survey results for the Aleph library management product.
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• amlib
  Library system survey results for the Amlib library management product.
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• articles
  Systems librarian, information technology and library automation systems articles by Joe Kirsch and Golly Odendaal. www.systemslibrarian.co.za is Africa's leading website on Systems / Technical Librarianship & Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation products, online resources & articles on the Web!
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• brocade
  The Brocade automated library management system (SLIMS) is distributed in South Africa by SITA (State Information Technology Agency). Brocade is a 100% web based application. SLIMS has replaced most PALS (legacy library system) sites in South Africa.
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• brocade library system
  Validity of acquisition and deployment of Brocade library system in South Africa is a case of many questions and only a few plausible answers. Although not open source itself, it uses an open source database and interfaces with open source products and costs as much as proprietary software. Was this sales ploy?
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• circulation performance
  Public libraries circulation performance and patron statistics are still today the most accurate, verifiable and meaningful statistics and as such this data/information should play an important part in helping the library management to measure the success of a library.
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• cobit & library management
  The main theme of CobiT is ‘business orientation’. Memorandum of Understanding (Terms of Reference)/SLA (Service Level Agreement) can be entered into between Library & Information Services and the ICT department to ensure library information technology service delivery.
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• contact me
  Contact details of Joe Kirsch
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• curriculum vitae
  Curriculum Vitae / Resume: Joe Kirsch
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• ekurhuleni libraries
  Ekurhuleni Libraries
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• first librarian
  The first recorded Librarian was Zenodotus of Ephesus, holding that post from the end of Ptolemy I's reign. In the past, the profession librarian (a title in its Latin root, librarius – related to books) was identified with the learned keeper of a collection of books.
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• harpercollins vs libraries
  Even though ebooks have been around for more than a decade, it is very much in its infancy in South African libraries. In South Africa, library ebook circulation is still low or non-existent.
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• humor & fun stuff
  Humor & Stuff
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• humor & fun stuff computer
  Humor & Fun Stuff Computer
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• humor & fun stuff emails
  Humor & Fun Stuff emails
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• humor and fun stuff
  humor and fun stuff
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• humor library videos
  Humor library videos
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• illusions
  Illusions
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• ils standards & features
  Minimum Standards and Features for the Purchase of an Integrated Library System (ILS). The integrated library system (ILS) should allow librarians to create custom reports by extracting data for use in spreadsheets. Library staff should be able to define and format specific reports without having to write explicit SQL commands.
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• ils system architecture
  Information and communication technology (ICT) is not optimally developed in South African Public Libraries. Public libraries, are adopting modern information and communication technologies, including the use of the Internet. However, the use of ICT in automating library functions (integrated library systems) and the provision of digital information services is very limited in some public libraries in South Africa.
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• inmagic
  Library system survey results for the Inmagic library management product.
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• internet at your library
  Internet@yourlibrary project is a ccollaboration between librarian and Cyber Cadet. A Cyber Cadet is a person with IT and word processing skills whose sole responsibility it is to maintain the Cyber Café and help the community with their needs and projects regarding ICT.
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• koha
  Library system survey results for the Koha open source Integrated Library System (ILS) / Library Automation product.
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• library automation companies
  Integrated library system companies that offer library automation products that have a significant presence in the South Africa.
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• library automation system surveys
  Library system survey on libraries in South Africa with regards to their Integrated Library Systems (ILS) / Library Automation changes in the ILS industry of South Africa.
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• library media
  Library media and technology used in South African libraries.
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• libwin
  Library system survey results for the Libwin library management product.
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• millennium
  Library system survey results for the Millennium library management product was mostly found in academic libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
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• my rig
  My rig
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• open source ils
  Implementing integrated library system open source software such as Evergreen or Koha may cost less than traditional proprietary software. Is open source software a better option for libraries in South Africa today?
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• optical illusions
  Optical Illusions
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• parity
  Library system survey results for the Parity library management product was mostly found in special and school libraries (educational institutions) in South Africa.
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• playaway
  Playaway’s are talking books (audiobooks) that looks like an MP3 player.
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• privacy & disclaimer
  Privacy Policy
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• quotes & quotations
  Quotes & Quotations
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• report dead links
  Report dead links
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• rfid
  Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is the use of an object (typically referred to as an RFID tag). Book security against theft is another aspect of library operations that may be greatly improved with RFID based security systems at public libraries in South Africa.
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• sign up
  Sign-up page Enter your name, email below and I will notify you of new content / newsletters
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• sirsidynix symphony
  Library system survey results for the SirsiDynix library management product.
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• site map
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• site usage
  www.systemslibrarian.co.za usage statistics and traffic analytics.
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• site usage 2010
  www.systemslibrarian.co.za usage statistics and traffic analytics.
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• site usage 2014
  www.systemslibrarian.co.za usage statistics and traffic analytics.
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• slims brocade
  SLIMS (SITA Library Information Management System) is powered by Brocade Library Services (CIPAL). SLIMS is a Library Management System, distributed in South Africa by SITA (State Information Technology Agency). SLIMS is based on the Brocade Library Management System. SITA acquired the Brocade Library Information Management System from CIPAL. SLIMS has replaced most PALS (legacy library system) sites in South Africa.
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• systems librarian
  The work of a Systems Librarian involves skills and abilities that combine the principles of librarianship (information and knowledge) with the abilities of computing technology and automation in libraries.
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• systems librarian part l
  Technical professionals (systems librarians) bring to the table a vast array of skills and approaches related to new technology that will have direct impact to public libraries, as did the information and communication technology (ICT) department and the internet.
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• systems librarian part ll
  Systems librarians provide a means of enhancing the overall planning, support and use of library information technology. The future for Systems Librarian (technical professional) in libraries is not likely to diminish any time soon.
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• uks newsletter
  UKS Newsletter: Interview with Joe Kirsch
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• wireless internet access
  Free wireless internet access at Public libraries in in South African. Most public libraries in South Africa currently have internet access for their users/patrons.
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