1. 1 2014 NLS Conference Automation Office Update Michael Martys Automation Officer mmartys@loc.gov 202-707-9313

2. 2 Automation Mission: The NLS Automation Office ensures NLS has the IT resources they need to fulfill NLS’ mission.

3. Who is involved: 11 Automation Office staff (4 open) R&D officer back under Director of NLS 3 Outside contracting firms 13 staff (4.5 FTE) PICS, READS, BARD, Book Production Tools 3

4. 4 What we do: NLS Desktop Support/Troubleshooting Manage/Build/Update NLS Data systems Manage NLS IT contracts and contractors Ensure NLS IT security/compliance Acquire IT hardware/software for NLS Work on special NLS IT projects Interface with other Library of Congress IT organizations

5. 5 Since the last conference BARD – Braille support Rsync deployed PICS remote hosting BARD mobile support BARD local book support Magazine on Cartridge & MOC tools

6. Since the last conference CMLS/BPHICS redesign: PIMMS READS redesign: WebREADS Network database - redesign First version of BARD API Commercial audio books 6

7. Since the last conference COOP – Business Continuity - MOUs Change consultant contracts Replacing book production hardware IT security work Windows 7 upgrade 7

8. Looking forward Support local book production Deploy PICS/NIOSS remote hosting Deploy new network database BARD SOLR (improved searching) BARD cloud based media download Commercial audio book support 8

9. Looking forward PIMMS release WebREADS release BARD API 1.1 release MOC roles and ad hoc MAG deliveries Support MDD initiatives redesign/modify PICS to support modern NLS business processes 9

10. 10 Tuesday MOC Overview and Design MOC Tools PIMMS WebREADS update Mobile Apps