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Library Automation Systems and Services

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Apr. 1, 2008 - 225 Pages


Table of Contents


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Integrated Library Systems

Non-Integrated Library Systems

System Maintenance Services

II. A NORTH AMERICAN MARKET REPORT

1. Industry Overview

A Changing Landscape

The Fragmented Nature of Library Automation and Services Industry

Many Facets of Industry Consolidation

Pros and Cons of M&A Activity in Library Automation Marketplace

Competitive Scenario

A Glance at Competition in 2005

Table 1: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales (by Library Type) for Auto-Graphics, Book Systems, Civica, CyberTools, Endeavor Information, Ex Libris (USA), Follett Software Company, Geac Library Solutions, InfoVision Technology, Innovative Interfaces, Keystone Systems, New Generation Technologies, Polaris Library Systems, Softlink America, SydneyPLUS, EOS International, Open Text, The Library Corporation, and VTLS




Table 2: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Ratio of Total Installed Sites to Supporting Staff by Select Company - Geac Library Solutions, Endeavor Information Systems, Auto-Graphics, Ex Libris, SirsiDynix, Keystone Systems, VTLS, The Library Corporation, Innovative Interfaces, and Polaris Library Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sales Performance of Select Companies by Major Library Type

Academic, Public, and Consortia Libraries

Table 3: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2004 & 2005): New Client Sales of Multiuser Systems in Academic, Public, and Consortia Libraries by Select Company - Innovative Interfaces, SirsiDynix, Ex Libris, The Library Corporation, InfoVision Technology, VTLS, Geac, Auto-Graphics, Polaris Library Systems, Endeavor Information Systems, Civica, and Keystone Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Total Installed Multiuser Systems in Academic, Public, and Consortia Libraries by Select Company - SirsiDynix, Endeavor Information Systems, Innovative Interfaces, Ex Libris, The Library Corporation, InfoVision Technology, VTLS, Civica, Geac, Polaris Library Systems, Auto-Graphics, and Keystone Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Centralized School District Libraries

Table 5: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2004 & 2005): New Client Sales of Automation Systems to Centralized School District Libraries by Select Company - Follett Software Company, Softlink America, and Book Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 6: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Total Automation Systems Installed in Centralized School District Libraries by Select Company - Follett Software Company, Softlink America, and Book Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Individual School Libraries

Table 7: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): New Client Sales of Automation Systems to Individual School Libraries by Select Company - Softlink America, Follett Software Company, Sagebrush Corporation, New Generation Technologies, Book Systems, CASPR Library Systems, and COMPanion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Total Automation Systems Installed in Individual School Libraries by Select Company - Follett Software Company, Sagebrush Corporation, COMPanion, Softlink America, Book Systems, New Generation Technologies, and CASPR Library Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Special Libraries

Table 9: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): New Client Sales of Automation Systems to Special Libraries by Select Company - Inmagic, Softlink America, CyberTools, and EOS International (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 10: North American Library Automation Systems and Services Market (2005): Total Automation Systems Installed in Special Libraries by Select Company - Inmagic, EOS International, Softlink America, and CyberTools (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Vendors Rely on Diversification Strategy to Stay Competitive

Smaller Companies Create their Own Space

Big Guys Penetrate Small Library Market through ASP Model

ompanies Innovate to Stay Competitive in Academic Library Marketplace

ompanies from Related Sectors Seek Opportunities in Library Automation Market

Key Market Trends & Issues

Library Automation Systems Market - Changing Technological Needs Drive Innovation

Service Oriented Architecture Brings Innovation in Library Automation Market

Latest Integrated Library Systems Offer Advance Reporting Capabilities

Increasing Shift Towards Non-ILS Products

Electronic Resource Management Takes Center Stage

Metasearch Technology Drawing Big Bucks

Growing Transition Towards User-Friendly Interfaces

Wave of Legacy Migrations to Subside in Few Years

Legacy Migrations and Beyond

Libraries Forming Consortia to Draw Maximum Mileage

Key Factors Driving Libraries to Join a Consortium

Cost Minimization

Resource Sharing

Access to Cutting-edge Features

Professional Management of Automation Resources

Increased Purchasing Leverage

Consortium Framework Allows Hybrid Systems

Library Automation Companies Offering Shared ILS Systems to Dominate

K-12 Libraries Move Towards Shared Systems

Open Source Systems - Still a Long Way to Go

Major Issues and Challenges Facing the Library Automation Marketplace

Integrating with Broader Information Scene

Requirement for Seamless Integration

Decision on Type of Service Model

E-commerce Adoption Issues

Use of Institutional Repository Technology

Issues Relating to Open Source Software Adoption

Lengthy Procurement Processes for Library Systems

Low-Level of Standardization in Library Internal Workflow/Processes

Need to Participate in High-Level Forums

Competitive Issues

Avoiding Data Redundancy and Duplication - A Key Challenge for Libraries

Issues Related to Shared ILS

Library’s Identity and Control

Aligning with Like-Minded Partners

Integrating Library Automation with Large Business Systems - The Positives and Negatives

Reinventing the Integrated Library System

Lack of Sufficient Integration

Major Hurdles in Integration

Nature of Library Procurement Procedure

Business Considerations

Integration of Non-ILS Products with Core ILS - The Future Direction

Major Challenges Faced by ILS

Pricing an Integrated Library System

Digital Library - A Perspective

Introduction

Key Functions of Digital Libraries

Major Elements in a Digital Library System

Technology Platform for Developing a Digital Library

Evolution and Development of Digital Libraries

Digital Library and Conventional Library - A Comparison

Digital Library - The Changing Face of Modern Library

Integration of Digital Library in Current Library Environment

Digital Libraries Boost Shift Towards Virtual Learning Environment

2. Product Overview

Library Automation System - A Primer

Library Automation Software/System Categories

Distributed Site-Based Systems

Centralized Systems

"Union" Systems

Approaches to Design and Develop a Library Automation System

Evolution

Revolution

Off-the-Shelf System Approach

Customized System Approach

Integrated Library Systems

Advantages of ILS

The Changing Face of ILS

Non-Integrated Library Systems

Metasearch Products

Reference Linking

OpenURL Link Resolvers

Electronic Resource Management (ERM) Products

Digital Library Products

System Maintenance Services

Open Source Library Automation Systems

Application Service Provider (ASP) - A Low Cost Model for Library Automation

RFID System - A Supporting Technology in Library Automation

RFID System Implementation

Library Automation - A Historical Perspective

Choosing a Library Automation System - Key Dynamics

Development and Implementation of a Library Automation System

System Development

Building the Library Database

Authority Control in Databases

Classification System

Incorporating Key Item Identification Technologies in New System

Barcodes

RFID - An Innovative Reading Technology

Migration of Bibliographic Data to New System

Migration of Circulation Data to New System

Integration of Circulation Rules in New System

System Implementation

Installation

Key Considerations During Installation Process

Type of Communication Model

Physical Access to Server

TCP-IP Based Network

Network Security

Network Safety

Selection of System Software

Selection and Installation of Database Management System

Training

Developing an Electronic Resources Management System

Requirements for Developing an Electronic Resource Management System

Name of the Database

Identification of Manufacturer and Related Participants

Database Content

License Duration and Renewal Alert

Effective Packaging

Electronic Record of Contract

Details of Pricing and Payment Schedules

Details of Vendor Contacts

Record of Database Usage

Determining Subscription Cost Per Use

Access Procedures and Restrictions

3. Regulatory Environment

Library Services and Technology Act

Reauthorization of Museum and Library Services Act

Regulatory Requirements for LSTA Grantees Under CIPA

4. Standards in Library Automation Industry

The Z39.50 Family

Z39.88 - The OpenURL Framework Standard

Z39.83 - National Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP) Part 1

Z39.83 - Circulation Interchange Part 2: Protocol Implementation Profile 1

Interlibrary Loan (ILL): ISO 10160/10161-1 Standard

Z39.89 -The U.S. National Z39.50 Profile Standard

Machine-Readable Cataloguing (MARC)

Open Archives Initiative

Dublin Core

Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS)

Encoded Archival Description

5. Product Introductions/Innovations

Auto-Graphics Introduces AGent Telephone Attendant™

Auto-Graphics Unveils Enhancements for AGent Search™

SydneyPLUS Introduces Medical Library Management System

VTLS Unveils Visualizer Version 1.0

Ex Libris Group Introduces Aleph Version 19

SirsiDynix Introduces Symphony 3.2

SirsiDynix Unveils SirsiDynix Docutek ERes 5.3.04

SirsiDynix Releases SirsiDynix Enterprise Portal Solution 2.2.1

SirsiDynix Unleashes SirsiDynix Horizon 7.4.1 and HIP

EOS International Introduces Knowledge Services Templates

SirsiDynix Introduces SirsiDynix StaffWeb

Auto-Graphics and LAT Introduce Self-Checkout Solution

Auto-Graphics Offers Interoperability Between AGent Digital Collections™ and OAI

Auto-Graphics Provides Access to LexisNexis® Content

Eloquent Releases WebGENCAT 3.6.1

Follet Introduces InfoCentre™ 3.0

Follet Unveils InfoCentre™ Version 2.3

Inmagic Plans to Release DB/TextWorks v11 and WebPublisher PRO v11

Polaris Library Systems Introduces SimplyReports

SydneyPLUS Includes Shopping Cart for .NET Web OPAC

Ex Libris Releases Primo

Ex Libris Introduces PerX and TechXtra to MetaLib

EOS International Introduces Additional Features for EOS.Web®

SirsiDynix Introduces SirsiDynix Enterprise Portal Solution™ Version 2.2

SirsiDynix Unleashes SirsiDynix Symphony

VITAL Port Introduced in Sun StorageTek™ 5800 System

VTLS Releases Virtua Version 47

VTLS Releases VERIFY 2.0

Open Text Unveils Integrated Platform for Enterprise Content Management

Endeavor Introduces Voyager 6.1

Sagebrush Launches InfoCentre 2.1

Inmagic Introduces Genie 2.1

Auto-Graphics Introduces Verso 6.0

Follett Launches Destiny Asset Manager Software for K-12 Schools

Surpass Launches Self-Check Solution for Libraries

Sno-Isle Expands AquaBrowser Library® Search Capacity

Surpass Launches Surpass CL Automation System for Church Libraries

Sagebrush Introduces Novel Data Management Tools for Library Automation

Polaris Introduces Polaris Inventory Manager

SirsiDynix, Launches Director's Station’ New Module

Auto-Graphics Announces Availability of “Book-Buying Functionality” Technology

The Library Corporation Releases Library.Solution® 3.3

Library Concepts Releases PC Card Catalog 3.14

Open Text Introduces Livelink

Sagebrush Upgrades IRIS Application Services

Sagebrush Releases InfoCentre™ 2005

Sagebrush Releases Accent Express Version 1.3

Auto-Graphics Launches Novel AGent Web Service Interface

SirsiDynix Introduces LiveNetwork™ Network Management Solution

Auto-Graphics Introduces AGent Digital Collections™

Auto-Graphics Unveils AGent LibraryCard™

FKI Logistex Expands FKI Logistex Library Product Range

CyberTools Introduces Web Training Service Program for Libraries

CyberTools Enhances CyberTools for Libraries Automation System

EOS International Introduces Updated Version of EOS.Web®

Innovative to Introduce WebPAC Pro

Innovative Introduces Second Major Update of ERM Product

Surpass Debuts Generation 5 Library Automation System

VTLS Releases VIRTUA Version 46

Sirsi Introduces Normative Data Project

SydneyPLUS Creates SydneyPLUS Information Pathways

VTLS Unveils Second Updated Edition of VITAL

Geac Unveils Vubis Smart 2.4.1

Keystone Systems Releases KLAS v7

Mandarin Unveils Mandarin Oasis

New Generation Develops AutoCataloguing Functional Module

Polaris Debuts ASP Variant of Polaris Library Automation System

Surpass Develops Auto-Feed ID Card Printer

Follett Introduces Destiny Library Manager

Innovative Launches Millennium Silver Platform

CIVIC Designs LibraryDECISION

EOS International Launches .NET-Based Automation Technology for Libraries

Sagebrush Launches Updated Version of In-Hand v 3.1

Innovative Releases Via Library Management System

6. Recent Industry Activity

K-12 Schools in Iowa and Kansas Choose AGent VERSO™ ILS

Innovative Interfaces Commences Development of Encore 2.0

Akron-Summit County Public Library Selects Solutions from Innovative Interfaces

Indiana and Kansas Consortia Ink Contract with LibLime

Integrated Technology Group Partners with Polaris Library Systems

VCOM Partners with VTLS

VTLS Inc. Enters into Partnership with WebFeat

New York University Equips Library with Solutions from Ex Libris

Dallas Public Library to Use Polaris ILS

West Virginia Library Commission Installs Ex Libris Voyager

Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C. Deploys EOS.Web Enterprise

Francisco Partners Acquires Ex Libris

Golden Gate Purchases Geac

Follett Purchases Library Automation Operations of Sagebrush

Endeavor Expands Partnership with TDNet

SirsiDynix Partners with FAST

Sagebrush to Join Hands with cmERDC

Auto-Graphics Allies with iTeam

SirsiDynix and EnvisionWare Join Forces

Extensity Library Solutions Signs Agreement with Medialab

Auto-Graphics Signs Contract with Guthrie Public Library

Auto-Graphics Inks Contract with Hackettstown Free Public Library

The Library Corporation Signs New Partnership Agreement with Medialab

The Library Corporation Signs Contracts with New Libraries to Offer Library.Solution®

Innovative Interfaces Offers INN-Reach System to Search Ohio Consortium

SirsiDynix Offers Unicorn Library System to Prairie Area Library System

SirsiDynix Offers Horizon 8.0 Library System to Toronto Public Library

SirsiDynix Offers Horizon Library Management System to City of Unley

EOS International Implements EOS.Web in Denver Botanic Gardens Special Library

Fortinet Offers Multi-Function Security Appliances to Calgary Public Library and Alberta Library Systems

EOS Implements EOS.Web Searching Tool in Moss Landing Laboratory

EOS International Expands Law Library Client Base

Endeavor Rebrands Product Range

SirsiDynix Joins Hands with INFOhio

Sirsi Merges with Dynix

Sirsi Takes Over Docutek

Softlink Acquires Limes

The Library Corporation Purchases Tech Logic

The Library Corporation Joins Hands with Cognos

Softlink America Enters into Partnership with Cassidy Cataloguing

Auto-Graphics Signs Partnership Agreement with Polaris

VTLS Signs Contract with the National Library of Wales

VTLS Inks Contract with Oxford University Library Services

VTLS Inks Agreement with Tri-College Library Consortium

The Library Corporation Inks Pact with Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries

The Library Corporation Wins Order from Chicago Public Library

Auto-Graphics Enters into Contract with Hunterdon County Library

Auto-Graphics Inks Contract with Thunder Bay Public Library

GIS Information Systems Changes Name to Polaris Library Systems

The Library Corporation Implements Library.Solution® System in Michigan School

Innovative Interfaces Offers Millennium Automation System to Five City Councils in New Zealand

Endeavor Offers Voyager Library System to The College of Law of England and Wales

Endeavor Offers Meridian ERM System to the State and University Library of Denmark

EOS International Offers EOS.Web® and EOS e-Library Service® to Alzheimer’s Association

EOS International Offers EOS.Web Express to American Numismatic Association

ISACSOFT Acquires BiblioMondo

The Library Corporation Joins Forces with Endeca

Monroe County Library Renews Contract with The Library Corporation

Checkpoint Systems Signs Contracts with 10 Libraries

Geac Signs Contract with Harnett County Public Library for Vubis Smart

Geac Wins Contract from BT Consulting & Systems Integration

Innovative Interfaces Offers Millennium Library System to ESADE Business School

Corporate Networks Purchases Insignia Software

Mandarin Partners with MuseGlobal

MuseGlobal Joins Forces with Alexandria

Dynix Allies with Sun Microsystems

Mandarin Inks Agreement with Southern Ontario Library Service

Brodart Exits Integrated Library System Business

Innovative Interfaces Offers INN-Reach System to University Consortium in UAE

Sirsi Acquires DRA

Auto-Graphics Purchases Maxcess’ Software Assets

Auto-Graphics Acquires WINGS from Pigasus Software

DRA Inks Pact with netLibrary

TLC/CARL Offers Library*Solution to Louisiana Libraries

The Library Corporation Purchases CARL

CASPR Inks Pact with Onward Education

7. Focus on Select Players

Auto-Graphics, Inc. (USA)

Book Systems, Inc. (USA)

Brodart Co Automation Div (USA)

CASPR Library Systems, Inc. (USA)

COMPanion Corporation (USA)

CyberTools, Inc. (USA)

Eloquent Systems, Inc. (Canada)

Ex Libris Group (USA)

Electronic Online Systems (EOS) International, Inc. (USA)

Follett Software Company (USA)

Infor Library and Information Solutions (USA)

Inmagic, Inc. (USA)

Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (USA)

Insignia Software (Canada)

ISACSOFT, Inc. (Canada)

Keystone Systems, Inc. (USA)

LibLime (USA)

Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. (USA)

New Generation Technologies, Inc. (USA)

Open Text Corporation (Canada)

Open Text, Inc. (USA)

Polaris Library Systems (USA)

SirsiDynix (USA)

Softlink America, Inc. (USA)

Surpass Software (USA)

SydneyPLUS International Library Systems Corporation (Canada)

The Library Corporation (USA)

Visionary Technology In Library Solutions Inc. (USA)

8. Market Analytics

Table 11: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Library Automation Systems and Services by Product Segment - Integrated Library Systems, Non- Integrated Library Systems, System Maintenance Services, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: North American Long Term Projections for Library Automation Systems and Services by Product Segment - Integrated Library Systems, Non-Integrated Library Systems, System Maintenance Services, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: North American 10-Year Perspective for Library Automation Systems and Services by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Integrated Library Systems, Non-Integrated Library Systems, System Maintenance Services, and Others for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE


Abstract

This report analyzes the North American market for Library Automation Systems and Services in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Integrated Library Systems, Non-Integrated Library Systems, System Maintenance Services, Others (includes Hardware and Associated Library Services). Annual forecasts are provided for for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 51 companies including many key and niche players such as Auto-Graphics, Inc., Book Systems, Inc., Brodart Co Automation Div, CASPR Library Systems, Inc., COMPanion Corporation, CyberTools, Inc., Eloquent Systems, Inc., Ex Libris Group, Electronic Online Systems (EOS) International, Inc., Follett Software Company, Infor Library and Information Solutions, Inmagic, Inc.., Innovative Interfaces, Inc., Insignia Software, ISACSOFT, Inc., Keystone Systems, Inc., LibLime, Mandarin Library Automation, Inc., New Generation Technologies, Inc., Open Text Corporation, Open Text, Inc., Polaris Library Systems, SirsiDynix, Softlink America, Inc., Surpass Software, SydneyPLUS International Library Systems Corporation, The Library Corporation, and Visionary Technology In Library Solutions Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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