Library & Information Technician - CE

Evergreen is a highly-scalable software for libraries, that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalogue, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries. Evergreen is a freely licensed, open source software.

Alma, from Ex Libris, is the current system being used by colleges in Ontario. Recently, Mohawk College Library and Niagara College Library have switched to this system to join other colleges across Ontario in using Page 1+.

Provides academic, research, and national libraries with tools and workflow support. Built on an Oracle® database, Aleph runs on a range of operating systems, and focuses on facilitating operational efficiency.

A scalable system which can be installed for a single site or a consortium of libraries. The software is currently in use by public, K-12, post-secondary, and corporate institutions.

An open development ILS available for download. LibLime works with sponsoring libraries to enhance existing functionality and to develop new features to support the workflows of libraries. LibLime Koha is a completely Web-based ILS -- all staff, users, and system librarians access the software from their browsers.

Sierra integrates multiple workflows such as eResource management, circulation, cataloging, acquisitions and more into one easy to use interface to allow uninterrupted progress on day to day initiatives to special projects.

Provides library automation systems, electronic networking services and other related services for libraries. provides two ILS platforms - Horizon and Symphony, and has recently introduced a new Library Services platform (LSP) called BLUEcloud.

Library of Congress explains what an RSS feed is and how they can be of use to libraries and their users.

Simon Fraser University explains the benefits of using Web and RSS feeds in an academic environment. Includes information on how to obtain an RSS reader and links for suggested academic journals/publishers.

A list of RSS feeds that allow you to access CBC content in a variety of ways at your convenience.

This guide explains how to download eBooks and put them onto various eReaders.

An article explaining how to make your website accessible to everyone.

Library Technology Reports help librarians make informed decisions about technology projects and purchases. Reports may address the application of technology to library services, offer evaluative descriptions of specific products or product classes, or cover emerging technology.

This website offers a wide range of resources relating to technology in library and information settings.