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PTFS Code Integrated Into Mainline Koha
Galen Charlton, Koha 3.2 release manager, and Chris Cormack, Koha 3.4 release manager, have established a plan and tracking system for integrating the PTFS developed, Harley features into Koha.
For complete overview visit:
http://koha-community.org/integration-of-ptfs-code-into-mainline-koha/
The Antonelli College Library Chooses Koha as First Ever Library System
Bethesda, MD – March 6, 2010 – LibLime, a division of PTFS, has announced that the Antonelli College Library in Cincinnati, OH will be implementing Koha for their first Integrated Library System (ILS).
“Antonelli College is excited to move forward with our implementation of Koha. This will be the first ever ILS for Antonelli College, so we are excited to offer library services to our students, staff, and faculty, “said Tracey Stivers, Antonelli College Librarian.
Antonelli College Library has selected the LibLime fully-managed Koha implementation package. In this model, the system is installed, operated and maintained at one of the LibLime carrier-class data centers. LibLime will provide Antonelli College with system configuration, data migration, staff training, and annual maintenance/ hosting.
“We picked Koha after reviewing multiple proprietary and open source ILS products, because it seemed to offer the most value for the price. Due to our current staff (only one part-time librarian) and resources, we are very pleased with the setup, support, and hosting options that LibLime - PTFS offers,” said Stivers. “Koha offers many great features, including course reserves, serials control, and rich acquisitions functionality, which are integral for an academic library.”
“We’re very happy to welcome the Antonelli College Library into our family of Koha customers,” said PTFS CEO John Yokley. “The costs of automating a library collection for the first time can be very high using commercial ILS applications, and it requires a lot of staff time. With our LibLime Koha implementation, we offer libraries a very cost-effective approach that reduces staff time and completes the process in three months, rather than the traditional six – nine months in the commercial environment. We are very excited to be working with the Antonelli College Library staff to implement Koha and we will be providing a wealth of technical and library experience to insure that their ‘go-live’ is a success.”
About Antonelli College
Antonelli College, a well-known part of the visual arts community in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1947, has held to the traditions of, quality teaching in the fields of visual arts and business, and presenting students with the opportunity to develop their gifts and talents into professional skills. The primary goal of Antonelli College is to create an environment that prepares each graduate to become a qualified professional and a well-rounded individual. Antonelli College offers the quality training that is essential for students who wish to acquire the skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in the business world today. The Antonelli College philosophy of teaching is a combination of direct involvement and critical thinking. Direct involvement means hands-on training and real-world education. Individuals become competent in the use of the many tools and techniques of their chosen careers. Antonelli College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
About LibLime, a division of PTFS
LibLime is the global leader in open-source solutions for libraries. Rather than sell software licenses for static, hard-to-customize software products, The PTFS LibLime Division educates libraries about the benefits of open source, enabling them to make choices about how best to provide their communities and staff with better technology services. The PTFS LibLime Division then facilitates deployment of Koha in libraries by providing outstanding consulting, development, implementation, and support/hosting for libraries of all types and sizes. PTFS is also the developer of the world’s leading content management software, ArchivalWare, and specializes in meeting library personnel staffing requirements, digitization, and metadata keying services. For more information, see http://liblime.com or http://ptfs.com or http://archivalware.net.
Press Contact:
Kelly Sherman
(301) 654 – 8088 Ext. 176
ksherman@ptfs.com
The New and Old Faces of LibLime – PTFS: Acquisition Brings Together Friends and Colleagues
Through the acquisition PTFS has excitedly brought on a number of LibLime employees adding to the overall dynamic and quality of the organization and has reconnected old friends and former colleagues.
All former LibLime employees, Clay Fouts ; Server/ development, Beverley Church; Project Management, Mary Moules; Project Management , Cookie Wolfrom; Support/ help desk, Susan Buchanan; Sales, Maria Laude; Training, and Michele Maenpaa; Data migration, are the newest members of the PTFS Library Systems team, but are certainly not new to the industry. Be sure to look for individual team bios in the coming weeks.
“I’ve really enjoyed reconnection with old friends from LibLime, and find that our time together in the past has made integration much easier, both technologically and collegially,” said J. David Bavousett, PTFS Software Engineer, a former LibLime employee, who has been with PTFS since early 2009.
PTFS featured in SLA Federated Search Course
Federated Search Expert, Helen Mitchell, will be teaching two Federated Search Seminars during SLA 2010 in New Orleans, LA. As part of these seminars, PTFS will be highlighted as one of the Federated Search implementers and experts. The seminars, topics, and times are as follows:
Federated Search, Part 1: Evaluation and Assessment Methodology for Success
Saturday, 06/12/2010 8:00AM -12:00PM
In this age of “information explosion,” quickly finding the most relevant information is a huge challenge for information professionals (IPs). With a tidal wave of information technologies to choose from, IPs often lack the expertise to select the best solution to increase content findability. Consider a federated search (FS) system or methodology that can quickly search your subscription databases and unstructured content sources.
Federated Search, Part 2: Selecting and Implementing an Effective Solution
Saturday, 06/12/2010 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Current and emerging search technologies can foster information sharing, collaboration, networking and feedback. Finding the most relevant information in a timely manner challenges information professionals due to a lack of enterprise-wide federated search (FS) solutions. If you want a better understanding of what federated search is, how to collect these specialized requirements, develop a “Request for Info” (RFI) and a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) and learn how to evaluate federated search products to meet your organizational needs, this course is for you!
Mrs. Mitchell has over 30 years experience with enterprise search, information management, application systems design and development, metadata management, nomenclature and governance methodologies, program management, and multi-million dollar procurements of IT services, software and hardware during her time with the Department of Health & Human Services.
Each of these sessions are CE courses. To register go to: http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowSLA101/Default.aspx
NOTE: The course is divided into a morning and an afternoon session. There’s a substantial discount for signing up for both sessions. Space is limited so please register ASAP to ensure your spot!
PTFS’s newly acquired Library Division, Liblime, will be exhibiting at SLA at booth 635.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Helen at hmitchell5@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
LibLime and WALDO Announce The Ramapo College George T. Potter Library Migrates to Koha
“We are most excited about the support structure and the ability to customize the product. We were initially interested in the cost savings and soon discovered that the benefits moved beyond our expectations. As part of the WALDO Koha development group, we look forward to expanding our existing features,” said Librarian and Dean Liz Siecke.
The George T. Potter Library has selected the LibLime – PTFS fully-managed Koha package. In this model, the system is installed, operated and maintained at one of LibLime – PTFS carrier-class data centers. LibLime – PTFS will provide installation, data migration, systems configuration, ongoing maintenance, software development and staff training. Joining the WALDO consortium will enable the library to take advantage of the discounts available to WALDO members for LibLime - PTFS services.
“We are pleased to be serving a new member of WALDO , as we work together to enrich the academic functionality in Koha,” said John Yokley, CEO of PTFS. “We will also provide Dean Siecke and her staff with the high level of customer support for which PTFS is known.”
Koha includes many customer-commissioned development features, including several highly-anticipated academic library requirements, such as course reserves, expanded acquisition tools, and enhanced searching for music collections. The Software as a Service (SaaS) offering on the LibLime - PTFS cloud computing platform will also feature regular releases throughout the year as additional customer-sponsored development is completed.
“We appreciate the added support network and the opportunity to contribute to the development of the system,” said Dean Siecke, “We have a small staff with a range of expertise. Although we would not be able to support a solution on our own, we are able to provide expertise for specific projects. We believe the WALDO/LibLime - PTFS partnership provides a strong support system with the flexibility to include community participation.”
About Ramapo College
Established in 1969, Ramapo College is a public liberal arts college located on the New Jersey/New York border. Programs offered include bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing, social work, and teaching. Graduate degree programs include educational technology, nursing, and liberal arts.
About WALDO
Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization (WALDO) is a membership organization supporting the procurement & administration of electronic information services for libraries since 1982. Supporting over 900 member libraries, WALDO offers consortial discounts for over 5,000 products and services.
For more information, please visit the WALDO Website located at http://www.waldolib.org or contact Robert Karen at (800) 326-6495 ext. 1 or rob@waldolib.org.
Other advantages of choosing a LibLime solution through the WALDO consortium include volume discounts, standard contracts, consolidated renewals and invoicing and centralized billing. Participation in the LibLime discounts through WALDO is available to all WALDO full, associate and limited members.
About LibLime - PTFS
LibLime – PTFS is the global leader in open-source solutions for libraries. Rather than sell software licenses for static, hard-to-customize software products, The PTFS LibLime Division educates libraries about the benefits of open source, enabling them to make choices about how best to provide their communities and staff with better technology services. The PTFS LibLime Division then facilitates deployment of Koha in libraries by providing outstanding consulting, development, implementation, and support/hosting for libraries of all types and sizes. PTFS is also the developer of the world’s leading content management software, ArchivalWare, and specializes in meeting library personnel staffing requirements, digitization, and metadata keying services. For more information, see http://liblime.com or http://ptfs.com or http://archivalware.net.
Press Contact:
Kelly Sherman
(301) 654 – 8088 Ext. 176
ksherman@ptfs.com