WOLFcon 2024: Full Schedule

4:30pm BST

Open ILS Initiative: A NISO Project

Tuesday September 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm BST

A key value point when evaluating open source software is open infrastructure that welcomes interoperability with other systems. However, when the desired ecosystem for a library or consortium contains both open and proprietary components, truly compatible choices may become more limited.

Given that the ILS (or LSP) is often the central element in our library suite of tools, NISO has voted in a new program called the Open ILS Initiative, which will bring awareness to critical areas of open infrastructure and flexibility surrounding the ILS. This session will discuss the Open ILS Initiative, including its goals to heighten transparency related to the definition of "open", the use of APIs, current roadblocks, and possible outcomes.

Moderators

Scott Bernier

Vice President, Library & Government Relations, EBSCO Information Services

For more than 25 years, Scott has been focused on uncovering and understanding the needs and goals across the various members of the global library community. Through the years with EBSCO, his role has become more focused on gathering and sharing insights with libraries and other... Read More →

Tuesday September 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm BST
G5 Senate House

FOLIO OpenRS ReShare Any service that may have potential to integrate with an ILS/LSP

Audience General interest
Session Type Community Sharing
Subject Broadcast Presentation - presentation followed by Q&A session with in-person and virtual attendees