Hi Sébastien
Now, our project is to build a new version of the library, which would use as much open-source technology as possible. One idea we have is to rewrite the web server part based on a Library Management System such as koha. Given the projects mentionned above and the short description of our library, I have several questions.
1. According to you, is koha the best candidate for building a digital library ? Can you think of other library management systems which would make it easier to handle digital ressources and at the same time use standards such as Marc and Z3950 ?
2. Does the present architecture (web server + file server) look relevant to you ? Would you recommend to base the file server on a tool such that Fedora Commons, or would you rather suggest to use a revision control system or even another content management system ?
why do you want a library management system ? Do you need to setup circulation policies ? Do you need to catalague serials ? Do you need to manage acquistion ? If from Koha you need only catalogue and Opac with 'simple' metadata, well Koha is too much for you. You probably do a best choice if you select a software like Greestone or Dspace. Koha, IMHO, is ok if you want: -- to catalogue with full MARC21/UNIMARC set of metatda -- do you want an Opac with specific indexes on your data. Is not easy but with Zebra you can index every field/subfield do you want -- a Z39.50 / SRU server is good extra for you -- To use an authority to catalogue is a good extra for you In fact you still have many work to do on Koha to gain your gaols. Do you need inside (or you need to pay): -- People with good Library Science knowledge (exp. on Z39.50) -- People good on Linux and with good dev skills on perl Bye Zeno Tajoli CILEA - Segrate (MI) tajoliAT_SPAM_no_prendiATcilea.it (Indirizzo mascherato anti-spam; sostituisci quanto tra AT con @)