Comments on: Schemes to Add Functionality to the Web OPAC http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ We're Disrupted, We're Librarians, and We're Not Going to Take It Anymore Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:58:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Quotes & Jokes http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-33459 Quotes & Jokes Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:09:58 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-33459 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Más información sobre “discovery layer”: http://www.librarytechnology.org/discovery.pl http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Más información sobre “discovery layer”: http://www.librarytechnology.org/discovery.pl http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ [...]

]]> By: Burritt Library Blog » Blog Archive » A lively debate http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-33397 Burritt Library Blog » Blog Archive » A lively debate Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:02:10 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-33397 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ [...]

]]> By: Bibliography - LIS 415 - Candy's Section http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-32939 Bibliography - LIS 415 - Candy's Section Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:18:41 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-32939 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] lists) Murray, P. E. "Schemes to Add Functionality to the Web OPAC". Retrieved April 6, 2008 from http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ The Disruptive Library Technology Jester tells about the four ways he thinks technology can be [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] lists) Murray, P. E. “Schemes to Add Functionality to the Web OPAC”. Retrieved April 6, 2008 from http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/ The Disruptive Library Technology Jester tells about the four ways he thinks technology can be [...]

]]> By: S-Marticles Club: S-Marticle 3: Discovery Tools Overview http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-32888 S-Marticles Club: S-Marticle 3: Discovery Tools Overview Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:20:59 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-32888 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] a little background on discovery layers (or tools).Schemes to add functionality to the Web OPAC- http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/from the blog, Disruptive Library Technology Jester, aka Peter Murray (OhioLINK)Corresponding links: [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] a little background on discovery layers (or tools).Schemes to add functionality to the Web OPAC- http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/from the blog, Disruptive Library Technology Jester, aka Peter Murray (OhioLINK)Corresponding links: [...]

]]> By: NISO Workshop Exploring the Discovery Layer; March 27-28, 2008; Chapel Hill, NC (Disruptive Library Technology Jester) http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-32401 NISO Workshop Exploring the Discovery Layer; March 27-28, 2008; Chapel Hill, NC (Disruptive Library Technology Jester) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:05:53 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-32401 [...] second day called “Discovery Tools and the OPAC.” A foundational element of the talk is an earlier DLTJ post that categorized ways OPACs can be enhanced. The full abstract is: A great deal of the discussion surrounding new discovery tools in libraries [...] [...] second day called “Discovery Tools and the OPAC.” A foundational element of the talk is an earlier DLTJ post that categorized ways OPACs can be enhanced. The full abstract is: A great deal of the discussion surrounding new discovery tools in libraries [...]

]]> By: carlos' adventures in the blogosphere http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-28533 carlos' adventures in the blogosphere Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:06:38 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-28533 <!--%kramer-pre%-->This one's from the Disruptive Library Technology Jester(found through Librarian.net) It's a discussion of four schemes to enhance OPACs (for non-library folk, that stands for Online Public Access Catalogue; it's what you use to find books in a library).<!--%kramer-post%--> links from TechnoratiThis one’s from the Disruptive Library Technology Jester(found through Librarian.net) It’s a discussion of four schemes to enhance OPACs (for non-library folk, that stands for Online Public Access Catalogue; it’s what you use to find books in a library).

]]> By: 23 Skidoo http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-28534 23 Skidoo Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:41:13 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-28534 <!--%kramer-pre%-->11 Reasons Why Library 2.0 Exists and MattersAdding Functionality to the Web OPACA Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto Library 2.0 in the Real World OCLC Report: Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World Service for the Next-Generation Library Talis' Library 2.0: The Challenge of Disruptive Innovation<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technorati11 Reasons Why Library 2.0 Exists and MattersAdding Functionality to the Web OPACA Librarian’s 2.0 Manifesto Library 2.0 in the Real World OCLC Report: Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World Service for the Next-Generation Library Talis’ Library 2.0: The Challenge of Disruptive Innovation

]]> By: Cites & Bytes @ Bailey http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-28535 Cites & Bytes @ Bailey Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:48:16 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-28535 <!--%kramer-pre%-->Resources, 10 Essential Works of Post-Modern Criticism, Tiffany's Best Bets for Persuasive Speeches, My Favorite Spring Break Reading, etc. For those interested in the more technical side, Disruptive Library Jester has done a great job of categorizingSchemes to Add Functionality to the OPAC.(Noted library commentator Roy Tennant might call this "lipstick on the pig," but think what a little gloss might do for the pig's self-esteem.)<!--%kramer-post%--> links from TechnoratiResources, 10 Essential Works of Post-Modern Criticism, Tiffany’s Best Bets for Persuasive Speeches, My Favorite Spring Break Reading, etc. For those interested in the more technical side, Disruptive Library Jester has done a great job of categorizingSchemes to Add Functionality to the OPAC.(Noted library commentator Roy Tennant might call this “lipstick on the pig,” but think what a little gloss might do for the pig’s self-esteem.)

]]> By: The OPLIN 4cast http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-28536 The OPLIN 4cast Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:25:37 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-28536 <!--%kramer-pre%-->the four approaches that libraries can take to improve their OPACs, from small changes to wholescale replacements. “The Catalog’s Last Stand” (LISNews) Catalogs/Cataloging Memes (Cataloging Futures) Cataloging as Industry (Coyle’s InFormation)Schemes to Add Functionality to the Web OPAC(Disruptive Library Technology Jester)<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratithe four approaches that libraries can take to improve their OPACs, from small changes to wholescale replacements. “The Catalog’s Last Stand” (LISNews) Catalogs/Cataloging Memes (Cataloging Futures) Cataloging as Industry (Coyle’s InFormation)Schemes to Add Functionality to the Web OPAC(Disruptive Library Technology Jester)

]]> By: the jester http://dltj.org/article/web-opac-schemes/comment-page-1/#comment-28527 the jester Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:56:53 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/10/web-opac-schemes/#comment-28527 [quote comment="28508"]Frankly though I think a lot of this stuff is lipstick on the pig. We all need to start to think if the era of the "integrated library system" should be over and something else should take its place.[/quote] Ed -- I agree with your assessment. Unstated in this text (because it is stated elsewhere -- another artifact of extracting just this bit from the larger working draft) is the importance of not stopping with these steps. In particular, two of the four categories -- Web OPAC wrappers and Web OPAC replacements -- have the effect of isolating the front-end user interface from the back-end inventory control mechanisms. With that separation in place, it is possible to make enhancements to the front-end that don't dramatically impact the back end (and <i>vice versa</i>). In other words, it leads us along the path of a <a href=""http://dltj.org/tag/librarysoa/" title=""'Library SOA' tag in DLTJ" rel="nofollow">library service-oriented architecture</a> that will enable us to move more nimbly in the future on both the front end and the back end. The rest of the text from which this is taken actually goes on to talk about an "everything finding system" in the form of a 'master index' that brings all of the library's curated resources (purchased, licensed, vetted free, etc.) under one search interface. [quote comment="28508"]Frankly though I think a lot of this stuff is lipstick on the pig. We all need to start to think if the era of the “integrated library system” should be over and something else should take its place.[/quote]

Ed –

I agree with your assessment. Unstated in this text (because it is stated elsewhere — another artifact of extracting just this bit from the larger working draft) is the importance of not stopping with these steps. In particular, two of the four categories — Web OPAC wrappers and Web OPAC replacements — have the effect of isolating the front-end user interface from the back-end inventory control mechanisms. With that separation in place, it is possible to make enhancements to the front-end that don’t dramatically impact the back end (and vice versa).

In other words, it leads us along the path of a library service-oriented architecture that will enable us to move more nimbly in the future on both the front end and the back end. The rest of the text from which this is taken actually goes on to talk about an “everything finding system” in the form of a ‘master index’ that brings all of the library’s curated resources (purchased, licensed, vetted free, etc.) under one search interface.

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