Non-profit global library cooperative OCLC has announced that four leading academic libraries in New Zealand have migrated to Tipasa™, the first cloud-based interlibrary loan management system that automates routine borrowing and lending functions for individual libraries. The University of Canterbury, University of Waikato, Auckland University of Technology and University of Otago expect to go-live in December 2018.
OCLC introduced Tipasa in January 2017 as a new interlibrary loan management system built on the OCLC WorldShare technology platform that takes full advantage of the world's largest resource sharing network. The straightforward staff interface is easy to use, making it easy to train staff. A library-branded patron interface built with responsive design allows users to place and monitor requests from anywhere with any device.
OCLC continues to develop Tipasa in phases. New features and functionality released this year includes RapidILL integration, copyright, and patron data retention. Additional features and functionality will be added over time, such as NCIP integration to streamline workflows between Tipasa and library management systems.
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