Building the 21st century library: new report published

"Libraries should look for increased value from their principal library-wide computer systems, ensure that those 'library management systems' are integrated with other institutional systems and look to break down barriers between library users and resources. These are some of the recommendations of a report which takes a far-reaching look at the library management systems market and attempts to help influence the future development of a crucial element of the academic library environment. Commissioned by JISC and SCONUL