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Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Icelandic ConsortiumA National Library System
Nord I & D, 30.5.2001
Sigrún HauksdóttirNational and University Library of Iceland
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Background
Old ideaTwo Union Catalogs
o Fenguro Approximately 70 libraries, mainly public and
elementary school libraries
o Gegniro National and University Library and 10 other
university and research libraries
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Committee
Representatives from the following organizaions:
Ministry of EducationNational and University Library Reykjavík City LibraryAssociation of Local Authoritities
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Scenario
The union catalogs, Gegnir and Fengur, contain 2/3 of the library usage
Other systems are:o MikroMarco Metrabóko Bókvero Embla
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Demographics
Population 280.000
Libraries 350
Universities 8
Students in Universities 9.000
Elementary schools 192
Students in Elementary Schools 43.000
Secondary Schools 43
Students in Secondary Schools 20.000
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Mission
To select a library system for all Icelandic libraries, including university-, public-, school and research libraries. The guideline is to connect all Icelandic libraries so their databases will appear uniformed or as one database from the user’s point of view.
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Union Catalogs
Catalog that everyone catalogs into and the libraries retrieve relevant records
Libraries and systems are connected by the Z39.50 protocol
Library catalogs are merged together and cleaned up afterwards, not real time
One union catalog, one library catalog
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Goals and Objectives
To increase proficiency in administration and management of the libraries
To select the most cost effective library system that fulfills the requirements for the system
To eliminate multiplications of tasks within the libraries both regarding to cataloging and patron information
To grant all Icelanders access to individual library collections or all collections of Icelandic libraries as unity
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Union Catalog Objectives
One union catalogOne bibliographic databaseDatabases for individual libraries will not
existAll media should be representedLimiting searches by libraries, areas,
catagory, etc. Unified Icelandic subject headings
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Patron File Objectives
One patron file that connects to the National Register
Special library cards should be eliminated
Other identification cards like credit or debit cards with magnetic stripe should be sufficient identification
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Promoting the idea
Campaigning to different library groupsIntroducing the ideaGetting feedbackConsensus from the library community
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
System requirements
Based on the goals and objectivesDifferent needs for each library catagoryIntroducing and getting consensus from
the library communityOpening tender in the EU-market in
February 2000
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Result = 8 offers
Aleph - Ex Libris Amicus – Elias Voyager - Endeavor Horizon – Epixtech MikroMarc – Norsk systemutvikling Millenium – Innovative Interfaces Unicorn – SIRSI Virtua - VTLS
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Selection
Eight offersComparing the offersVisiting librariesFocal groupsFinal selection
Sigrún Hauksdóttir, National and University Library of Iceland
Future Vision
To connect all Icelandic libraries into one information network
Breaking the boundaries of individual libraries
Expanding the usage beyond traditional library functions
