Some ideas on the future and the convergence of ematerials

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Some ideas on the future and the convergence of
e-materials library automation systems
Christopher WarnockCEO ebraryLibrary and
Online Technologies Conference
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Some ideas on the future and the convergence of
e-materials library automation systems
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In the future all information will be accessible
over computer networks
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In the future, all information will be acquired,
managed, archived, distributed and retrieved
electronically
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The future is already here, it is just not evenly
distributedWilliam Gibson
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The question is, how will this future evolve?
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This future should not be controlled or
influenced by a single entity or institution.
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This future should build upon the libraries
expertise
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This future should not be restricted to a single
point of view or ideology
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This future should be able to evolve from where
we are today with the purpose of where we want to
be tomorrow
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This future should improve our ability to

• comprehend information
• conduct accurate research
• organize and manage information
• introduce new publishing efficiencies
• reduce costs both for publication and consumption
  of electronic resources

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This future is already here, it too is just not
evenly distributed
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ebrary as an example
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ebrarys Databases Enhancing Librarys Services

• Unlimited Simultaneous User Access per Title
• Full Text Access to
• Books, Journals, Reports, Maps, Music
• Advanced Research Tools
• InfoToolsReference Navigation
• Bookshelvesorganization
• Integration
• Reporting

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Collections General Subject Areas

• Humanities
• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Computers Technology
• Business Economics
• Education
• History

• Dunn Bradstreet
• Harris InfoSource
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• Byron Hoyt Sheet Music
• Octavo Rare Books
• Spanish

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Content

• Over 180 of the Worlds leading publishers
• academic, professional trade publishers
• gt55,000 Titles
• 13 Subject areas
• 30 Growth in number of titles in 2003
• Additional 30 Growth in number of titles
  January-June 2004

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Integration

• With OPAC System
• MARC records link to full-text of title in
  database
• With Other On-Line Resources
• Customize InfoTools to reference other databases
• With Authentication Systems
• Provides instant access full functionality
• With Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• For complete customization of site

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Demonstration
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