Open Source ILS - Ready for Prime Time? 

Patrick Jones of Progressive Technology Federal Systems (PTFS), will provide a review of the current state of the art of Open Source (free) Integrated Library Systems, focusing on Evergreen and Koha. He will also provide insight and tips on how to evaluate and implement an Open Source ILS based upon his extensive experience in the ILS marketplace with both Federal and non-Federal libraries.

Patrick Jones has over twenty years of experience in library software solutions, information system integration, data conversion & migration, and ILS implementation management. Prior work experience includes Carnegie-Mellon University, Florida State University, University of Pittsburgh, Dynix, SirsiDynix, Endeavor, OCLC, and PTFS. Mr. Jones provides a vendor-side perspective that benefits libraries as they make library system/software selection and procurement decisions.
 
DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
 
TIME: 1pm-3pm 
 
PLACE:  Environmental Protection Agency; EPA East Room 1153 (the "Hearing Room"); 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; Washington, DC 20004 
(Photo ID required. All attendees will need to go through security screening)
 
METRO:  Federal Triangle
 
SPONSOR: PTFS
 
PRICE: Free for SLA Members; $15 for non-members
 
DEADLINE: May 8, 2009 
 
REGISTER: RSVP to Layla Heimlich at [log in to unmask] regardless of form of payment. 

Registration Form: Open Source ILS: Ready for Prime Time?
May 13, 2009

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PAYMENT:  Electronic payments can be made via PayPal. 
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Layla Heimlich 
2644-1/2 Woodley Place, NW 
Washington, DC 20008
 
Check out the event page for additional information and registration links: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/events_files/may1309.html 


James King, MLS
1st Vice President, President-Elect
Washington, DC Chapter
Special Libraries Association
"A Capital Celebration: SLA @ 100"
http://units.sla.org/chapter/cdc/ 

Information Architect
National Institutes of Health Library
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