Web-scale Management Service:Defining a new future for

managing library collections

Matt GoldnerProduct & Technology Advocate

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A deeper look at Web-scale Management

• How working at Web scale changes the game for libraries

• How this is a revolutionary approach to collection management

• Live demonstration of e-Resource Management

• Questions and Discussion

Changing the game for libraries

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Up front requirements for Web scale

• Responsive

• Massively scalable

• Highly fault tolerant

• Ready for public consumption

• Must provide:

• Patron and data privacy• Data security• Data ownership clear stated

Why Web Scale is revolutionary

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Example: Working with external services: The Amazon Budget Widget

Current Budget: 4,573.21 Remaining Budget: 4,357.29

Current Budget: 4,573.21 Remaining Budget: 4,348.43

The application platform will allow us to develop power tools that could really, really streamline operations for staff.

Kyle Banerjee, Digital Services Program ManagerOrbis Cascade Alliance (pilot participant)

Going to the next level:An accessible, extensible platform

A cooperative platform that lets anyone develop new applications on the platform:

•Libraries•Groups and consortia•Research teams•Publishers•Software vendors•EntrepreneursCommunityCommunity

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Demonstration of e-Resource Management

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