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BIBFRAME – What is it and how will it affect libraries?
BIBFRAME is a project initiated by the Library of Congress in 2012, with the aim of replacing the current MARC21 format for cataloguing library materials. While MARC has been a reliable and effective method of managing data for libraries, it…
How are Libraries adapting for a Generation Z audience
But first what is Generation Z [Gen Z]? Gen Z is defined to be those people with birth years roughly between 1995 to 2010. Gen Z comprise of those who grew up connected to technology, practically from the moment they…
Age-appropriate collections and how library management systems can help libraries achieve this
Age-appropriate library collections We recently came across an interesting article in the Washington Post about a proposal by lawmakers in the U.S. to limit title searches for students. Providing age-appropriate materials is a primary concern for librarians, educators, and parents…
Future Library Trends – And How They Impact the Library of the Future (Trends 4 and 5)
We have talked about the democratisation of data, the formation of the ” transparent member”, Artificial Intelligence and digitisation in our previous blog posts. You can read the stories here. Trend 1: The democratisation of data – The Transparent Member…
Future Library Trends – And How They Impact the Library of the Future (Trends 2 and 3)
Previously, we talked about the democratisation of data and the formation of the “transparent member”, presenting libraries with new challenges but also opportunities in dealing with data. You can read the story here. Trend 1: The democratisation of data –…
Future Library Trends – And How They Impact the Library of the Future (Trend 1)
Like many organisations, libraries face new challenges in 2022. The pandemic seems to be almost overcome, and now it is time to reflect and evaluate which strategies and measures will stay with us post-Covid. The technological progress that has accompanied…
New Libero features offer libraries more security, efficiency and choice for members
Over the last decade, library services have changed dramatically. Wireless services, e-books and mobile access are now essential library services, and the wish for relevant library collections with unlimited information access and an always-available service is significant. Barrier-free access is…
The Leipzig Bach Archive migrates to Libero Cloud
The Leipzig Bach Archive has gained widespread recognition as the world’s pre-eminent centre of Bach scholarship. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the city where Johann Sebastian Bach lived from 1723 until his death, the archive documents and researches the life and…
To survive in the digital age and stay relevant, public libraries need to be brave and innovative
Libraries have a long history of adapting – from the very first primitive libraries, being information warehouses for just the elite, through religious upheaval and great wars, to today’s modern library where technology is prevalent throughout. Today there are 400,000…
The top 5 reasons why you should attend Libero’s “Next Chapter” Symposium
1. Keep up to date with the latest developments Would you like to find out more information on our latest developments and enhancements? Then the Symposium is the perfect event to attend. Here you will get exclusive insights into our…