An Introduction to Hierarchical Taxonomies for Modern Librarians

Modern librarians need a variety of tools, including hierarchical taxonomies. Information is arranged into hierarchies using this taxonomy structure, with more general terms at the top and more specific terms at the bottom. Librarians can easily organize, index, and aid retrieval by mastering the use of hierarchical taxonomies, enabling users to retrieve information resources more quickly and effectively. In this blog post, we'll look at the foundations of hierarchical taxonomies and the best working methods for contemporary librarians. ​

How to Choose Library Management Software for Law Libraries and the Seven Most Important Features to Consider

It might be difficult to decide on the best library management system for law libraries. A lot of factors should be weighed before settling on a choice. To assist with the selection process, we have compiled a list of the top 7 criteria to consider while vetting library management software for law libraries. Your library will be well-organized, efficient, and user-friendly if you take use of these capabilities, which do everything from classifying items to considering the user experience and more. Find out what functions a legal library management system should have by reading on.

Why the Human Factor Matters When Choosing Library Software

Why the Human Factor Matters When Choosing Library Software Choosing library management software (LMS) can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you’re choosing between multiple options with varying levels of functionality and costs to match. But how do you know which one will work best for your library? The human factor matters more than …

What are benefits of SaaS library management system?

What are the benefits of a SaaS library management system? What do you look for in a library management system? User-friendliness? Time-efficient admin? Seamless access to print and digital resources? Cloud library management systems are a huge opportunity for the library management sector. They are simple and efficient to use, save on admin time through automated …

5 key questions to ask your library system provider to ensure a hassle-free library data migration

5 key questions to ask your library system provider to ensure a hassle-free library data migration Considering switching library systems? Perhaps your organisation is migrating to a cloud infrastructure and you need to do the same. Maybe you realise your current software is no longer fit for purpose and you need a system that’s going …

Library Software Licenses Explained

Library software licenses explained This article explains the different types of licenses available for library software. When purchasing library software, the traditional model for software licenses has been a license "in perpetuity". In other words, the licensee can use the software forever. Unlike a computer or other property, software licenses can not usually be transferred …

Is Open Source Library Software Really Free?

Is open source library software really free? Open source library software - software for which the source code has been made available for modification and distribution by its creators -  is promoted as an inexpensive or even free alternative to purchasing library software licences. But is open source library software really a free or low …

Why Would You Buy New Library Software?

Why would you buy new library software? Why would you buy relatively new library software when there are lots of tried and tested products that have been around for 10-20 years? All products have a life cycle, and with computer software products this cycle is even more pronounced. In the last thirty years we have …

How to Choose a Library System

How to choose a library system? With many library systems on the market, how do you choose the one that's right for your organization? So, perhaps you have already taken the decision to replace your library system, because the support and maintenance costs are high, or your present system no longer meets your requirements. You …