Library Open Source Software Shared Practice and Experience Forum
Open Fifth invites non-customers across all sectors to join us for an afternoon of learning and exchange
Open Fifth invites non-customers across all sectors to join us for an afternoon of learning and exchange from our wonderful customer community. This event is aimed at those who are interested in learning more about available library software and systems, open source solutions, and the services provided by Open Fifth.
Speakers are joining us from a variety of libraries to share their experiences with implementation, specific library system needs, and applications. See the agenda below for more details.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the community about the open source library software we support and services we provide!
Agenda
14:00 - Arrivals and registration
14:10 - Intro to open source library software and speakers
Fiona Borthwick, Head of Sales and Account Management, Open Fifth
14:25 - How we use Koha
Katy Maydon, Library Systems Coordinator, Regent's University
James Cressey, Head of Library and Academic Services, Regent’s University
14:45 - Triple Switch: Koha, MARC, English - and the challenge of cataloguing across borders
Helen Jones, Assistant Librarian - German Historical Institute London
15:05 - Tea break
15:25 - A look back at implementation for Westminster & RBKC Libraries & Archives
Hannah Dunne-Howrie, Systems & Technology Manager - Bi-Borough Libraries & Archives, Westminster City Council and RBKC
15:45 - Scaling up from 5 to 15: The London Health Libraries' Journey with Koha and Open Fifth
Sarah O'Reilly, London Area LMS Librarian - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London Health Libraries
16:05 - Open discussion, Q&A, software demo
Open Fifth
Attendees are welcome to stay and chat with the Open Fifth team, ask questions and take a look at the library software. The space is available until 17:00.
Open Fifth invites non-customers across all sectors to join us for an afternoon of learning and exchange
Open Fifth invites non-customers across all sectors to join us for an afternoon of learning and exchange from our wonderful customer community. This event is aimed at those who are interested in learning more about available library software and systems, open source solutions, and the services provided by Open Fifth.
Speakers are joining us from a variety of libraries to share their experiences with implementation, specific library system needs, and applications. See the agenda below for more details.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the community about the open source library software we support and services we provide!
Agenda
14:00 - Arrivals and registration
14:10 - Intro to open source library software and speakers
Fiona Borthwick, Head of Sales and Account Management, Open Fifth
14:25 - How we use Koha
Katy Maydon, Library Systems Coordinator, Regent's University
James Cressey, Head of Library and Academic Services, Regent’s University
14:45 - Triple Switch: Koha, MARC, English - and the challenge of cataloguing across borders
Helen Jones, Assistant Librarian - German Historical Institute London
15:05 - Tea break
15:25 - A look back at implementation for Westminster & RBKC Libraries & Archives
Hannah Dunne-Howrie, Systems & Technology Manager - Bi-Borough Libraries & Archives, Westminster City Council and RBKC
15:45 - Scaling up from 5 to 15: The London Health Libraries' Journey with Koha and Open Fifth
Sarah O'Reilly, London Area LMS Librarian - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London Health Libraries
16:05 - Open discussion, Q&A, software demo
Open Fifth
Attendees are welcome to stay and chat with the Open Fifth team, ask questions and take a look at the library software. The space is available until 17:00.