98th German Conference on BiliotekareyBibliotheca RFID Library Systems has successfully establishes itself as a provider of next-generation RFID technologies. New range of features with outstanding performance: BiblioSelfCheck OrionThe popular SelfCheck, a modern eye-catcher for every library with its slim, attractive design, has been further refined. The new Orion is a ITS.ForWindows v. 3.36 new era in library managementThe new release, ITSforWindows 3.36, is fully compatible with updated Library of Congress Control Numbers (LCCN) in use this January and provides expanded, new print capabilities. As Annette Bakhtiar, Chief Executive Officer for TLC noted, New features for cataloguing tools Library.Solutions V2.2.1The latest release of TLC Java, Network Computers and Network PCs, Implications for library systemsManagement of PC has been a problem for librarians since they were first deployed to library staff and users. Compared to the dumb terminal the additional functionality has been an expensive benefit – and in many cases, a totally under used one. The Pentium PC on an issue desk is probably not performing to its full capabilities! Simple media maintenance using the multifunctional Biblio Mobile StaffStationThe new portable hand reader is clearly more than just a further development of the familiar BiblioWand models. The new Biblio Mobile StaffStation is in fact a user-oriented, multifunctional and extremely lightweight device which, in conjunction with a laptop, can be used for media maintenance as well as offering a whole range of additional features. The very high reading speed is particularly striking: the device can reliably detect up to 500 shelved media in one minute. Hiwassee College Library (US) goes Live on LibLime Enterprise KohaLibLime Enterprise Koha is built on over two years of completed customer-sponsored development, including several academic and consortia features. This Software as a Service offering on LibLime’s new cloud computing platform will also feature regular monthly releases as additional customer-sponsored development is completed. Hiwassee is a residential coeducational liberal arts college with historic ties to the Methodist Church. Simple media maintenance using the multifunctional Biblio Mobile StaffStationBibliotheca RFID Library Systems has successfully establishes itself as a provider of next-generation RFID technologies. Impressive presentations Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems this year, 98-th of the German Conference of Librarians in Erfurt, made clear to all that with its comprehensive presentation of the numerous product innovations and innovations in RFID technology, Bibliotheca confirmed its position as a leader in innovative technologies. SkyRiver Launches New Bibliographic UtilitySkyRiver currently provides access to records from a variety of public domain sources including the Library of Congress, the British Library, CONSER, and others. The service includes a cataloging client for searching, editing, and adding records to the library’s local catalog. Features include a search engine with facets and tags, automatic record request notification, downloading of bibliographic and authority file records, and shelf-ready support, including spine labels. Development of bibliometric indicators of research qualityThe United Kingdom, through the Higher Education Funding Council for England, has worked since 2005 to reform the evaluation of research, known as the RAE (Research Assessment Exercise). The latest study, published in a report in September 2008, sought to analyze and deploy a database containing all academic and publications submitted to evaluation committees during fiscal 2001. |
