Halton is the first UK public library to choose an open source Library
Management System. They are implementing Koha to replace their Dynix system
and getting their support from PTFS Europe. More information is on the Local
Government Library Technology website Open source page
http://lglibtech.wikispaces.com/Open+Source+Library+Systems+in+the+UK
The library systems market is starting to pick up with Staffordshire
(currently Talis) and Sterling (currently SirsiDynix) out to tender for new
systems and a few more are looking. In HE Queens University Belfast and
Kingston University (both Talis) are out to tender and a few others are
reviewing the market
Ken
CEO, Ken Chad Consulting Ltd
16 Regency Court. Brentwood. UK
Tel +44 (0)7788 727 845. Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask] <http://www.kenchadconsulting.com/>
www.kenchadconsulting.com
Skype: kenchadconsulting Twitter: @KenChad
Check out the Higher Education Library Technology' website (wiki)
<http://lglibtech.wikispaces.com/> http://helibtech.com/
Some presentation on Slideshare: <http://www.slideshare.net/kenchad>
http://www.slideshare.net/kenchad
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