[Baynet] Infopeople, Califa, and Open Source Library Consortium's webinar on Open Source

[Linda Rodenspiel]

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might be interested in this webinar.

 

Title:  Open Source: "Free" is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

 

Date and time: June 24, 2009, 12 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

 

This webinar will last approximately one hour. There is no charge for this
webinar.  Pre-registration is not required.

 

For more information and to participate in the June 24 webinar, go to
http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/337/index.html

  

 

. Is your library trying to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and be
responsive to increased/new customer expectations - all at the same time? 

. Is it time to begin planning to replace your current integrated library
system (ILS)? 

. Is your current ILS vendor less than responsive to your requests? 

. Do you have a "legacy" ILS that is no longer supported with upgrades? 

 

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then Open Source is
something you should know about, and you should put this webinar on your
calendar now! 

 

Libraries now have the opportunity to move away from the proprietary
integrated library system (ILS) model where the library contracts with a
single vendor for the license, migration assistance, and support. The
alternative is to move to an Open Source Library System (OSLS), which
eliminates the costs associated with the licenses and maintenance contracts
entirely. Sounds great, but what does that mean for the library that still
needs migration assistance, ongoing support, and maybe even hosting from a
"vendor?" 

 

Fear not! There are many ways to get help evaluating the options, planning
the migration, converting the library to the new OSLS and getting the
support you need from service providers. 

 

This webinar will help clarify the differences between the proprietary ILS
model and the new OSLS model, including what it means for the library staff
and budget. 

 

During this presentation, participants will: 

 

. Receive an introduction to the basic concepts of OSLS and learn how it
differs from the single vendor model. 

. Explore the costs and benefits of moving to an OSLS. 

. Examine alternatives to the RFP process when considering a move away from
your current ILS. 

. Identify and learn about the major OSLS currently available - Koha and
Evergreen. 

. Analyze what the Open Source license used by Koha and Evergreen (GPL
license) means and how the Open Source licensing and development system
works. 

. Learn what kinds of service providers exist for libraries moving to an
OSLS and how to get help evaluating your options, migrating and supporting
your new system, as well as hosting and development options. 

. Hear about specific libraries that have made the move to an OSLS, how they
did it, and how they are doing on their new OSLS. 

 

This free webinar is the first in an Open Source Series sponsored by
Infopeople, Califa, and the Open Source Library Consortium. The first two
webinars will be presented by Lori Bowen Ayre and will focus on Open Source
Library Systems (OSLS). Subsequent webinars will be delivered by other
instructors and will cover Open Source applications including Drupal,
Flickr, and Open Office.

 

Speaker:  Lori Bowen Ayre.  Lori is the Principal Consultant for The Galecia
Group, a library technology consulting company that has been serving
libraries for almost 10 years. Lori has been an advocate for expanding the
use of open source software in libraries for public computers, web
applications, calendaring and content management systems. She is
particularly excited about the opportunities associated with open source
library system software (Evergreen and Koha) because of the opportunities
these open source software projects present for libraries to save money, and
even more importantly, control their own destiny.   Lori just completed a
project with King County Library System to develop library system software
requirements which are now being developed by Equinox for implementation on
Evergreen. Lori is also working with various libraries and consortia to
evaluate the pros and cons, as well as the various support options available
for libraries interested in migrating to an open source library system. Lori
has an M.L.I.S. and extensive library technology experience working with
public libraries throughout the U.S. 

 

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived
version the day following the webinar.  Check our archive listing at:

 

http://www.infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list/archived

 

 

Webinar:  Open Source: "Free" is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Date: June 24, 2009

Time:  12pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Speaker: Lori Bowen Ayre

 

 

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