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When a library end-user searches the online catalogue for works by a particular author, he will typically get a long list that contains different translations and editions of all the books by that author, sorted by title or date of issue. As an attempt to make some order in this chaos, the Pode project has applied a method of automated FRBRizing based on the information contained in MARC records. The project has also experimented with RDF representation to demonstrate how an author's complete production can be presented as a short and lucid list of unique works, which can easily be browsed by their different expressions and manifestations. Furthermore, by linking instances in the dataset to matching or corresponding instances in external sets, the presentation has been enriched with additional information about authors and works.

"The article looks at the development of library technology, focusing on library automation, integrated library systems (ILS), and the use of open source software. Additional topics discussed include the competition between supports of ILS and proprietary library services vendors, the decreases in library finance, and litigation between library service companies over the violation of antitrust laws. The author also presents several profiles of companies engaging in library automation services, such as Auto-Graphics, BiblioCommons, and Cuadra Associates."

"A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences using open source integrated library systems (ILS) for Bibliomation, a Connecticut consortium of public libraries and K-12 schools."

"This article presents information about a final draft report of the Open Library Environment (OLE). The OLE project was funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to develop a document that would plan a system that would show the needs of academic and research libraries. The project ended up with a plan that creates a standard for integrating software with university information standards to release an open source product to library service users."

"The article presents options for libraries on the type of software to use to gain access on the web. For libraries without money or technical staff, the author recommends free and inexpensive Web 2.0 options. The programs are usually free or demand a small fee and require a few technical knowledge. For libraries with technical staff but less money, the open source option is suggested. No cash is needed but the program requires more technical skills and staff time. Buying software is a choice if the library has the cash."

5 minute lightning talks from Code4lib about a variety of subjects related to LIS and libraries. Includes links to lighning talks of 2006-2008. At a glance, most talks seem to be intruductions to existing web-services and technologies.