Panlibus Magazine

In this issue:

• The British Library – Keeping pace with new technologies. Chief Executive Lynne Brindley explains how they are engaging their users worldwide
• The cost of purchasing before you purchase – Peter Robins, Managing Director of Probrand highlights a best practice approach to securing best value IT
• The book: a dying breed? – Chris Banks, University of Aberdeen, explores the future of libraries
• Universities: Beacons for public engagement – A £9 million initaivtive set to break down the gap between universities and the public

In this issue:

• Roy Clare – A new adventure as MLA Chief Executive
• Improving services – Are we putting the user first? Elaine Fulton Director of SLIC explains how Scotland it putting its users first
• The psychology behind technology adoption Elizabeth Churchill at Yahoo! explores the artful ways in which people adopt and adapt technologies
• Pursuing the ancient dream of an open library Aaron Swartz shares the vision behind The Open Library
• Computer and library services in universities Nigel Macartney at The University of Ulster debates convergence or co-existence.

In this issue:

• 21st Century Learning Spaces Three innovative case studies: building spaces and places that inspire learners and teachers
• Search Wikia. Transforming Search Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia reveals his latest project
• I want a book and I want it now! In an age of ordering from the Internet, with delivery to the door, David Potts, MLA asks “Why can’t I do the same fro library book loans?”
• Innovation – Born in the USA? The US development community is perceived to be more innovative than European counterparts. Is this true? Roy Tennant, Andy Powell and Richard Wallis express their views

In this issue:

• The UK Core Specification Juliet Leeves Library Systems Consultant describes the efficiencies for libraries and suppliers
• Strong and Prosperous Communities David Liddle and Michele Jones explore the impact of the recent Local Government White Paper
• BBC Creative Archive Paul Gerhardt Project Director describes the BBC’s project and the Creative Archive License Group
• Open access - transforming scholarly publishing Microsoft’s Tony Hey wonders if open access for publications is inevitable

In this issue:

• Community Engagement Sarah Wilkie explains the concepts behind the MLA's report
• Stock Procurement Damian Riley from PwC outlines a national library purchasing model
• Widen Your Marketing Horizons Antony Brewerton encourages you to look outside the library for inspiration
• Outsourcing: Threat or Opportunity?

In this issue:

• A Source of Celebration A new era of resource discovery
• Library 2.0 Podcast Gang Library 2.0 is coming, but you need to be in it to win it
• Come Inside the European Library Bill Oldroyd talks of a virtual European library
• Case Studies How systems integration is keeping students at University College Dublin happy

In this issue:

• What is Library 2.0? Extending the reach of the library
• Share and Share alike Talis showcases the first truly open resource discovery tool
• Case Studies Self issue special. Find out how two very different libraries are implementing self issue
• Project Maya Breaking down LMS walls, creating immediate value for the library

In this issue:

• Research Issues Project Skywalk, Web 2.0 and how to improve the user experience
• Standpoint Interview Dave Errington, CEO, Talis
• Case Study East Renfrewshire's use of Talis Venice to dispose of stock on the Amazon Marketplace