Chapter 2. Industry Dynamics and Trends

Authors

  • Marshall Breeding

Abstract

Chapter 2 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 56, no. 8) presents the history of vendors, large and small, and shows the pattern of mergers and acquisitions among the major vendors. Prior to the last decade, the library technology industry was fragmented. The overhead for multiple companies providing similar products was unsustainable. While companies have merged, maintaining existing products minimized disruptions and has proven to be important in customer retention.

Author Biography

Marshall Breeding

Marshall Breeding is an independent consultant, speaker, and author. He is the creator and editor of the Library Technology Guides website, editor of Smart Libraries Newsletter, and a columnist for Computers in Libraries. He has authored the annual “Automation Marketplace” feature published most recently in American Libraries. He has also edited or authored several books, including Cloud Computing for Libraries. Formerly the director for innovative technology and research for the Vanderbilt University Library, he regularly teaches workshops and gives presentations internationally at library conferences.

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Published

2020-11-20

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 8 (2020): November/December

Section

Chapters