Objective TOLIMAC seeks to manage access to and use of networked resources and services within an institutional or campus context. The project functionality will be based around microprocessor chipcard technology.The project seeks to create a management tool for supplying electronic products and services in library environments which integrates important management functionalities such as user identification, authentication and copyright clearance. The tool will allow for access control, open library service management, interlibrary access and open use of library resources. User rights and privileges, cost monitoring and reciprocal rights of external and remote users will be monitored and controlled.Security issues will be addressed, through digital encryption, authentication and signature techniques. TOLIMAC will enable library and information service users to gain access to a range of services using a single card and a single code. Use of more than one library or access to multiple resources will be possible from multiple locations. From a library management perspective library managers will have a single tool for financial management.Technical approachThe project will be developed technically on a phased basis:development of electronic systems which will allow access to internal and external library services;integration of office automation, telematic and information technology equipment into the system;customisation and development of chipcard solutions for material reservations, lending services and library management.The core technologies will be:digital encryption, authentication and signature techniques and associated standards (e.g. ISO9796; RIPE-MD; MD5; RSA etc.);networking technologies based on known standards or de facto standards (e.g. TCP/IP; HTTP-P; WWW protocols etc.);microprocessor chipcards.Key issuesAccess control in libraries.Integrated management and control of library resources and their associated costs.Impact, users and expected resultsTwo major demonstration and test sites have been identified:Université Libre de Bruxelles - Bibliothèques;De Montfort University, Leicester The TOLIMAC concept provides an opportunity to control and manage access to library resources and will provide a unique demonstration of a solution for commercial library resource transaction over electronic networks. Moreover the security aspects of the solution will be of importance in the field of electronic or digital libraries and their future potential exploitation of remote access through networks. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputer securityaccess controlengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarecomputer processorssocial sciencessociologyindustrial relationsautomation Programme(s) FP4-TELEMATICS 2C - Specific programme of research and technological development and demonstration in the area of telematic applications of common interest, 1994-1998 Topic(s) B.5.1 - Network-oriented internal library systems Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator Université Libre de Bruxelles EU contribution No data Address Ave F.D. Roosevelt, 50 1050 Bruxelles Belgium See on map Total cost No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all ABSEC United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address THE GATEWAY LEICESTER See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data INIST France EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data S.A. XAFAX Belgium Belgium EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data Université Libre de Bruxelles Belgium EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data
