What will OLE be when it’s complete?
OLE will automate core library functions in a way suited to modern workflows and that interoperates with business and content applications beyond the library. When complete, OLE will allow libraries to discontinue their current ILS and several ancillary systems necessary today to manage scholarly content, and to continue their business functions through OLE or through the enterprise integration of OLE with Identity Management, Enterprise Resource Planning systems and Virtual Learning Environment systems OLE is the first system for managing and delivering intellectual information designed by and for academic and research libraries. OLE will provide interoperability with institution-wide applications (e.g. Identity Management, Acquisitions/Financial Accounting, Services to Course and Learning Management systems) allowing the library to leverage rather than duplicate enterprise functions. This will be done by using Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) to create building blocks for future
