[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Computer management system integration

[Sharp, Chris]

David,

I know there are libraries in PINES using SAM sucessfully.  As we tell our libraries who are considering what we refer to as "third-party" software or services that connect to Evergreen via SIP2, it's important for the vendor of the third-party product to demonstrate its capabilities with Evergreen before a library commits to purchasing anything.  (This requirement can be written into an RFP for example.)  We maintain a test environment for such demonstrations.

Hope that's helpful!

Chris

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben Shum" <bshum at biblio.org>
> To: open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org
> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:32:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Computer management system integration
> 
> Hi David,
> 
> I haven't heard of any of those, but generally speaking the most
> common way I've seen third-party applications communicate with
> Evergreen (or other ILS) would be through SIP2. So I would find out
> what sort of authentication mechanisms those tools use and whether
> they can support SIP2 authentication; or other authentication could
> be an option with newer versions of Evergreen. And then as far as
> whether they could perform more tasks, like looking up good/bad
> patrons, blocks, etc. it depends on how they implemented SIP2
> compatibility.
> 
> Others might have more insight in this area, maybe they'll chime in.
> For ourselves, I think our libraries are using a mix of
> LibraryMetricks, Envisionware's PC Reservation, and maybe some other
> product (don't recall off the top of my head now...)
> 
> -- Ben
> 
> 
> On 06/07/2013 01:31 PM, Green, David wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Is anyone using any of the following computer management systems with
> Evergreen? Or simply know whether they integrate with Evergreen?
> 
> 
> 
> 1. SAM , Smart Access Manager
> 
> 2. Userful Pre-Book
> 
> 3. Coin Copiers
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> David
> 
> 
> 
> David Green
> NC Cardinal Data Specialist
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