The Build Project Planning working group discusses approaches to building the software for the Open Library Environment after the design phase is finished. Libraries considering participation in a build project should participate in this working group. However, participation in the group does NOT require commitment to a build project. We welcome individuals with experience or ideas to share.

Coordinator:

• Grace Agnew, AUL for Digital Library Systems, Rutgers University
  

Current activities:

• Gathering information about the build phase of other open-source, SOA projects through reading, interviews, etc.
• Summarizing information about key factors for success in open source, SOA projects.
• Developing a set of requirements for a build process.
• Talking with representatives of institutions considering becoming a build partner.
• Developing a time line for preparing a proposal to potential funders of a build project.

Participants:

• Emily Almond, Pines Software Development Manager, Georgia Public Library Service
• John Little, Supervisor, Integrated Library System Team, Duke University
• Tim McGeary, Senior Systems Specialist, Lehigh University
• Robert McDonald, Associate Dean for Library Technologies, Indiana University
• Erik Mitchell, IT Development Librarian, Wake Forest Univeristy
• Bob Trotter, IT Manager, University of Georgia Libraries

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