Our purpose
The aim of HELibTech is to provide a starting point for anyone interested in library technology in Higher Education. The primary focus is the technology used in UK Higher Education libraries but most of the issues will be relevant elsewhere. Content on this site (though not external content) is open access, public domain (CC0 licensed) so feel free to use and re-purpose it.
HELibTech originated in a major sector project: The JISC & SCONUL Library Management Systems Study: An evaluation and horizon scan of the current library management systems and related systems landscape for UK Higher Education. March 2008. HELibTech has enabled the work of that project to be kept up to date and expanded.
Established by Ken Chad Consulting HELibTech is managed by community editors on behalf of the UK HE community and actively encourages contributions from across the sector.
Please note that although content on the site can be viewed and downloaded, any third party content might be subject to its own restrictions on use / re-use. Note also that HELibTech is not responsible for the accuracy of third party content.
Contribute to HELibTech
HELibTech is a community resource. The strength of our site is in drawing together resources and expertise from across the library community. We actively encourage contributions for new content from all those with an interest in library technology.
We welcome the following contributions:
- Proposals for new topics not currently covered
- Corrections / edits / enhancements to existing pages - if you spot something wrong or feel you can improve please tell us!
- Feature articles on initiatives from your institution or your experience of working with particular technologies
- Product reviews and tips articles on using particular solutions
- News items including promoting relevant events.
Whatever your role either working in libraries or if you work for a technology supplier we would be keen to here from you.
If you would like to contribute to HELibTech please send us your content via our content submission form. Alternatively feel free to contact Paul Verlander (HELibTech Community Editor) to discuss further.
Our community editors
Paul Verlander is an information professional with over 15 years’ experience in Higher Education managing systems, collections and research support. Paul currently works in public libraries during a carer’s career break.
Dave Rowe is an experienced software developer and creator of the award winning Libraries Hacked site.
UKSG 2023 Innovation award winner
HELibTech is a winner of a UKSG Innovation award which will be used to develop further site improvements including a much enhanced open resource of accurate data about systems and technologies deployed by libraries in UK HE institutions.
Our partners
HELibTech is generously sponsored by Technology from Sage, PTFS Europe and Ken Chad Consulting. It is through our sponsors on-going support that bursaries are provided for our Community Editors and that our site is hosted and maintained.
The 2024 redevelopment of the site has also been possible through the support of the UKSG Innovation awards.
