The Editorial Team of the Journal of Library Innovation is proud to announce the publication of its first issue. This online, peer-reviewed journal can be viewed at: http://www.libraryinnovation.org.

There are no subscriptions necessary to read the journal. If you haven’t already done so, you may register as a reader in order to receive email notification whenever an issue is published. There is a bibliographic record in WorldCat too, if you would like to add it to your catalog!

The journal is a publication of the Western New York Library Resources Council.

March 25th 2010
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The American Alpine Club Library Partners with ByWater Solutions for Koha Implementation

ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced today that the American Alpine Club, of Golden, CO. has partnered with them for the installation and support of the community version of the Koha integrated library system.

Beth Heller, Preservation Librarian and the American Alpine Club commented on their decision to switch to ByWater Solutions and Koha:

“Open source software provides us with the flexibility and agility to make our catalog responsive to our members' needs, and to embed it within our new open-source-platform website, which is currently in development.”

“ByWater offered an affordable solution for migration, installation, hosting and support. The fact that key players at ByWater have been deeply involved with the Koha community creates trust that upgrades and trouble-shooting will be timely and effective.”

Brendan Gallagher, CEO of ByWater Solutions stated:

“We are overjoyed to have the opportunity to partner with AAC. Many of us at ByWater are avid outdoors people, so to have the chance to work with such an important mountaineering library is very exciting! The collection they house is a real treasure and we cannot wait to use Koha and open source to organize and present it in the best way possible.”

About the American Alpine Club Library:
Established in 1916, the Henry S. Hall, Jr. American Alpine Club Library is one of the oldest alpine research facilities in the United States, and the largest outside of Europe. A circulating collection of nearly 20,000 books and videos devoted to mountaineering and rock climbing is available for members to borrow. Rare and non-circulating collections include the AAC archives, John M. Boyle Himalayan Library, manuscript collections, photographs, and rare books dating back to the 16th century. The Library has special strengths in American and foreign guidebooks, Mount Everest and the Himalayas, the Alps, and mountaineering history. The collection includes nearly 600 journals from all over the world, and over 500 videos and DVDs. The entire collection is cataloged online on HENRY, the library catalog. For more information, please visit: www.americanalpineclub.org

About Koha:
Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha's impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more.

Koha’s OPAC, circ, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies--XHTML, CSS and Javascript--making Koha a truly platform-independent solution. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). For more information about Koha, please visit
www.koha-community.org

About ByWater Solutions:
With over 10 years of experience, ByWater Solutions offers customized hosting, data migration, configuration, installation, training, support options and development of enterprise class open-source library systems. Offering a 24/7 technical helpline, ByWater Solutions’ clients have the support system they need to make their software work for them. ByWater Solutions pledges to share 100% of all developed code to the Koha community for the strengthening and advancement of the Koha ILS. For more information about ByWater Solutions, please visit: www.bywatersolutions.com

Complete low-cost solution now offers industry’s best marriage of price and performance

Norcross, Ga. – March 8, 2010. ITG (Integrated Technology Group) will release v3.0 of its ALPS (Automated Library Patron Services) public computer management package on March 31, 2010. An integrated single solution for computer and print management in libraries, ALPS now couples its low cost and reliability with many updated configuration options and new features.

Tightly integrated with most ILS packages, ALPS comes with standard features such as access and time control, patron authentication, print management, statistics collection, automatic reservations and waiting lists, and remote management. ALPS is offered on a subscription basis with nothing to buy and no installation charges. A purchase option is also available.

New ALPS v3.0 features include:

• Auto Update - The PAC workstation checks for software updates and self-installs
• Time Control Management – Libraries can set session limits based upon policy and use. Bonus time can be allocated to those needing a specified time segment i.e. for test taking
• Install Wizard – ALPS can install to default settings. Customization can be done as necessary
• SQL Authentication –If library’s ILS is not SIP based, patron authentication can be done from SQL database
• Wireless Printing – Patrons can print from their own laptops or computers, either at the library or remotely
• ITG Coin box – ALPS now works with ITG-compatible coin boxes as well as Jamax
• Cash Payment Screen – Now updated for easier use
• Online Reservations – Computer reservations now can be made from patron’s home computer via internet
• Guest Account – Library can create temporary guest accounts, optionally generating and printing bar codes

Unlike other similar products, the various functions of ALPS integrate together seamlessly in one easy to manage package. Since its introduction by ITG in early 2009, it has filled a void for academic and public libraries looking to fully automate computer and print management without straining budgets.
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About the Integrated Technology Group
Integrated Technology Group (www.integratedtek.com) develops, markets, and supports library automation technologies that empower librarians to make operations more efficient and better serve their patrons. ITG's products include patron self-checkout, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Automated Materials Handling (AMH) systems, library materials security, public computer reservation, and print management. With over 30 years experience in the library industry, ITG combines smart technology and progressive design to create standard solutions that can be easily customized to meet site-specific requirements. ITG, a division of Vernon Library Supplies, Inc., is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia.

Alliance Library System and Learning Times Offer Innovation for
Libraries in the 21st Century!

Innovation…change, novelty, cutting edge, revolution, transformation, transition, invention pioneer. Antonym of innovation…custom, habit, old, rut, tradition, idleness, sameness.

Alliance Library System and Learning Times are pleased to announce the “Innovation for Libraries in the 21st Century!” online conference to be held May 12, 2010! More information about the conference can be found at http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation.

The conference will feature dynamic and exciting keynote addresses by Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute; Helene Blowers of the Columbus Metropolitan Library; and Kitty Pope and Kendal Orrison of Alliance Library System.

“Innovation has never been more important in libraries and agencies of all kinds!” said Kitty Pope, ALS Executive Director. “When you are looking at innovation, it doesn’t get any better than Rich, Helene and Kendal! If you are looking for everything on innovation you can possibly learn in one day, this is an event to invest your time in.”

Rich Harwood, Founder and President of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, will address “Why Innovation is Critical in this New World We Find Ourselves In.” He will speak about the challenges we face and the power and potential for each of us to turn outward and help making hope real.

Helene Blowers, Director of Digital Strategy for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, will speak about “Innovation Starts With I.” Her session will explore how the I, YOU, WE, of organizational cultures are involved in responding to the needs and desire to innovate and change.

Kendal Orrison, Director of Information Technology and the RSA at Alliance Library System will talk about “Faking Your Way to the Future: Innovation and Change Management in a Large, Multi-Location Consortia that’s Happy in the Present.” He will speak about how to move an organization towards a common goal.

Kitty Pope, ALS Executive Director, will address “Building a Culture of Innovation.” Join Kitty as she talks about how to build a library environment that will empower library leaders to say yes to innovation and embrace change.

The conference will feature a number of other great sessions including but not limited to the following:
• “Coordinating a Social Media Presence for the Library” – Sarah Houghton-Jan, San Jose Public Library
• “Linking YOU to the World of Innovation Services” – Houston Public Library panel
• “Mayor of the Library: Foursquare and Location-Based Mobile Social Networks” – Joe Murphy, Yale University
• “Innovations in Staff Development: Technology Training Wheels” – Beth Duttlinger, Alliance Library System
• “Why Librarians Should Stay the Hell Away From Facebook” – Woody Evans, Tarrant County College, Texas

Registration for the conference is $49 per individual or $99 for a group. LIS students can register for $29. LIS students need to contact Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com for a coupon code to register for the $29. To register, go to http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation/register.
For more information on the conference, go to the conference site at http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation. If you have questions, please contact Lori Bell at Alliance Library System at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or John Walber at john@learningtimes.net.

The Alliance Library System is one of nine multitype library systems, cooperating to provide vital library services to the citizens of Illinois. ALS provides information, resources, delivery services and educational opportunities to all types of libraries in central Illinois.

LearningTimes produces unique online events, multi-day conferences and online learning programs for education, non-profit and learning-minded organizations around the globe. Their partners and clients include groups like the Smithsonian Institution, the New York City Department of Education, the University of Hawaii, Education Development Center, McGill University, Wiley / Jossey-Bass Publishing, and public television station WHYY, among scores of others. Their overall services include a variety of offerings that take an organization’s communication and collaboration goals online, with an emphasis on human connections, person-to-person interactivity and professional networking.

Alliance Library System and LearningTimes Offer Innovation for
Libraries in the 21st Century!

Innovation…change, novelty, cutting edge, revolution, transformation, transition, invention pioneer. Antonym of innovation…custom, habit, old, rut, tradition, idleness, sameness.

Alliance Library System and LearningTimes are pleased to announce the “Innovation for Libraries in the 21st Century!” online conference to be held May 12, 2010! More information about the conference can be found at http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation.

The conference will feature dynamic and exciting keynote addresses by Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute; Helene Blowers of the Columbus Metropolitan Library; and Kitty Pope and Kendal Orrison of Alliance Library System.

“Innovation has never been more important in libraries and agencies of all kinds!” said Kitty Pope, ALS Executive Director. “When you are looking at innovation, it doesn’t get any better than Rich, Helene and Kendal! If you are looking for everything on innovation you can possibly learn in one day, this is an event to invest your time in.”

Rich Harwood, Founder and President of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, will address “Why Innovation is Critical in this New World We Find Ourselves In.” He will speak about the challenges we face and the power and potential for each of us to turn outward and help making hope real.

Helene Blowers, Director of Digital Strategy for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, will speak about “Innovation Starts With I.” Her session will explore how the I, YOU, WE, of organizational cultures are involved in responding to the needs and desire to innovate and change.

Kendal Orrison, Director of Information Technology and the RSA at Alliance Library System will talk about “Faking Your Way to the Future: Innovation and Change Management in a Large, Multi-Location Consortia that’s Happy in the Present.” He will speak about how to move an organization towards a common goal.

Kitty Pope, ALS Executive Director, will address “Building a Culture of Innovation.” Join Kitty as she talks about how to build a library environment that will empower library leaders to say yes to innovation and embrace change.

The conference will feature a number of other great sessions including but not limited to the following:
• “Coordinating a Social Media Presence for the Library” – Sarah Houghton-Jan, San Jose Public Library
• “Linking YOU to the World of Innovation Services” – Houston Public Library panel
• “Mayor of the Library: Foursquare and Location-Based Mobile Social Networks” – Joe Murphy, Yale University
• “Innovations in Staff Development: Technology Training Wheels” – Beth Duttlinger, Alliance Library System
• “Why Librarians Should Stay the Hell Away From Facebook” – Woody Evans, Tarrant County College, Texas

Registration for the conference is $49 per individual or $99 for a group. LIS students can register for $29. LIS students need to contact Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com for a coupon code to register for the $29. To register, go to http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation/register.
For more information on the conference, go to the conference site at http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation. If you have questions, please contact Lori Bell at Alliance Library System at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or John Walber at john@learningtimes.net.

The Alliance Library System is one of nine multitype library systems, cooperating to provide vital library services to the citizens of Illinois. ALS provides information, resources, delivery services and educational opportunities to all types of libraries in central Illinois.

LearningTimes produces unique online events, multi-day conferences and online learning programs for education, non-profit and learning-minded organizations around the globe. Their partners and clients include groups like the Smithsonian Institution, the New York City Department of Education, the University of Hawaii, Education Development Center, McGill University, Wiley / Jossey-Bass Publishing, and public television station WHYY, among scores of others. Their overall services include a variety of offerings that take an organization’s communication and collaboration goals online, with an emphasis on human connections, person-to-person interactivity and professional networking.