Opening up library systems through web service and SOA

Description:

Libraries are increasingly demanding the ability to exploit their library systems (LIS) using application programming interfaces (APIs), Web services, or other technologies. This issue of Library Technology Reports explores how vendors of open source library technology are approaching this desire for customization plus an in-depth exploration of trends towards APIs, Web services, and the service-oriented architecture.

subjects: Integrated library systems (Computer systems),  Service-oriented architecture (Computer science),  Systèmes de gestion intégrée de bibliothèques,  Architecture orientée service (Informatique),  LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES,  Library & Information Science,  General