Stef Morrill, WiLS, for COLAND January 9, 2015 In late 2013, the public library systems in Wisconsin were surveyed about the integrated library system (ILS) consortia that are affiliated with them. This report is a summary of the results of that survey. The intention of the survey and, therefore, the report, is to show a snapshot of the ILS landscape in Wisconsin. The goal of this study was not to draw conclusions about specific directions for service, but to provide comparable data to inform further conversations and planning around ILS services. Read the full report: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/WiLS_ILS_study_final.pdf

1. Summary of the
“ILS Consortia in Wisconsin” report
COLAND
January 9, 2015

2. What is an ILS?
http://www.jbi.hio.no/bibin/KOHA/KOHA_intro.html

3. What is a shared ILS in Wisconsin?
Delivery/
Fulfillment
Policies/
Procedures
Agreements
Governance
Staffing
Reports/
Statistics
Promotion
Fiscal
agency/
budget
Technology
infrastructure
Supplies/
Equipment
Cataloging
Support/
Communication
Training

4. About the study...

5. Most of the state has the same vendor...

6. ….but not the same modules

7. Most of the $$ do not pay for platform

8. Every consortium is unique
Delivery/
Fulfillment
Policies/
Procedures
Agreements
Governance
Staffing
Reports/
Statistics
Promotion
Fiscal
agency/
budget
Technology
infrastructure
Supplies/
Equipment
Cataloging
Support/
Communication
Training

9. There is significant variation in services
-Support
-Batch processing/bib record changes
-Enhancements/upgrades to platform
-Fiscal agency
-Email lists for communication
-Statistics for annual report/custom reports
-In-person training
-ILS -related technology services

10. There is significant variation in funding
models.

11. Libraries have a say

12. In summary….
Many of the consortia use the same platform. While the
platform is a significant investment, a small percentage of
the total shared ILS project budgets are spent on platform.
Most of the budget goes to the surrounding services and
support provided by the consortia. Each consortia is
unique: there is great variation in services, governance,
budget models, and most other components of what makes
a shared ILS in Wisconsin. Libraries are paying for the
majority of the shared ILS projects and have a significant
say in what services are provided and how.

13. Likelihood and impact of potential benefits

14. Perception of challenges
Change in cost formula: 100%
Ability of system staff to provide ...service: 97%
Change in governance models: 97%
Loss of ability to participate in governance:97%
Changes in delivery service: 94%
Impact on staff at local library: 94%
Increased costs: 94%
Loss of autonomy: 94%

15. Where to go from here...
Capitalize on commonalities and work to create
more of them

16. Thanks!
Stef Morrill
smorrill@wils.org
608-216-8319
Full report:
http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/p
df/WiLS_ILS_study_final.pdf