[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Computer management system integration

[Rogan Hamby]

Within SCLENDS we have a number of these third party computer time
management systems.  SAM, Pharos, PC Reservation are probably the three
most popular (and PC Res the single most) but there are a few others as
well.


On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:14 PM, Sharp, Chris
<csharp at georgialibraries.org>wrote:

> 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
> >
> > Library Development
> >
> > State Library of North Carolina
> >
> > 4640 Mail Service Center
> >
> > Raleigh, NC 27699-4640
> >
> > david.green at ncdcr.gov
> >
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> >
>
> --
> Chris Sharp
> PINES System Administrator
> Georgia Public Library Service
> 1800 Century Place, Suite 150
> Atlanta, Georgia 30345
> (404) 235-7147
> csharp at georgialibraries.org
> http://pines.georgialibraries.org/
>



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Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA
Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services,
York County Library System

"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit
me."
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