Join us for next week’s NCompass Live, “Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Adding True SMS Service to an Integrated Library System (ILS)”, on Wednesday, February 25, 10:00-11:00 am Central Time.
Many Libraries use SMS service to allow patrons to send call numbers from the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) to their mobile phones. The problem is that libraries use email to SMS gateways. Patrons are required to enter their carrier, which is cumbersome. Some carriers may not be listed. A better implementation would be to have patrons just enter their mobile number. This session will show librarians how to implement a true SMS gateway using Google Voice or any other SMS service that has an API. The integrated library system (ILS) that will be demonstrated is Aleph.
Presenter: Juan Denzer, Library Systems Specialist, Binghamton University Libraries, Binghamton, NY.
In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers.
Upcoming NCompass Live events:
- March 4 – Thirteen Things You Might Not Know About National Library of Medicine Resources
- March 11 – Getting More $$ from Your Book Sales OR Is This Old Book Valuable?
- March 18 – Discount Shopping with the NLC
- March 25 – Tech Talk with Michael Sauers
For more information, to register for NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the
NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the
Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the
NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
