Talis Platform Papers

Read white papers and more to learn about the emerging library Platform.

A Platform approach to collaboration - impact on Union Catalogues 
(Dave Barker, Talis, March 2006)
An exploration of Talis Source, the first application built on the Talis Platform, and of the underlying realities that enable the provision of free entry level Resource Discovery.
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The future of the Library Supply Chain and Web 2.0 
(Tony Stevens, Talis, January 2006)
An examination of ways in which the ideas of Web 2.0 can improve the traditional library supply chain, delivering enhanced functionality at the same time as increased efficiency.
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Talis Platform: Supporting the next generation of applications for delivering rich library content and services 
(Dave Barker, Talis, November 2005)
An introduction to the vision behind the Talis Platform, and the benefits that we believe this approach offers.
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Talis Demeter: Enriching Library User Experience 
(Fiona Leslie, Talis, November 2005)
An introduction to Talis Demeter, a syndication platform to power the delivery of enriched data to library users.
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Talis Keystone: The Joined-up Institution 
(Sarah Bartlett, Talis, November 2005)
An introduction to Talis Keystone, an approach integrating multiple systems within an institution.
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Talis Base 2.0: Building on the Legacy of Coperation 
(Fiona Leslie, Talis, November 2005)
An introduction to Talis Base 2.0, a significant upgrade the catalogue record service.
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Talis Gateway: Efficiency and value for money in the Library Procurement Process 
(Tony Stevens, Talis, November 2005)
An introduction to Talis Base 2.0, a significant upgrade the catalogue record service.
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Project Silkworm 
(Justin Leavesley, Talis, June 2005)
A white paper introducing Project Silkworm, a Web 2.0 service-orientated network platform for discovering, sharing and consuming content that is currently hidden from the web.
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Project Bigfoot 
(Justin Leavesley, Talis, February 2005)
An introduction to Project Bigfoot, a Web 2.0 solution to sharing rich content more freely between multiple applications.
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