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Architecture for implementing a sustainable electronic delivery services platform: atmitchell.com case study

Nandu Thundatil (State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia)

The Electronic Library

ISSN: 0264-0473

Article publication date: 14 August 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The main objective of this case study paper is to describe the State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW) implementation strategy and technical architecture model for implementing a sustainable technology platform for the delivery of electronic services as part of its atmitchell.com initiative.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on practical experience and knowledge gained by the SLNSW atmitchell.com project team as part of implementing the project strategy i.e. the three main horizons, defining the target technical architecture model and undertaking the technology evaluation to select appropriate technology vendors and products for digitisation, digital asset management, content management and system integration services.

Findings

The paper finds that the implementation strategy for atmitchell.com, i.e. to implement the project in three main horizons or phases, was critical to the success of this initiative. Defining a target architecture model to address the key issues and challenges within the SLNSW enterprise was also useful during the technology evaluation and selection process.

Originality/value

This case study paper focuses mainly on the implementation strategy and technical architecture developed by SLNSW to implement the atmitchell.com initiative. The key issues related to data, process and network are specific to the SLNSW enterprise. Cultural institutions with similar information technology (IT) systems and challenges can use the target technical architecture model described in this paper as a reference model to develop their organisation's target architecture model. The findings and lessons learned from SLNSW technology evaluation and tender process combined with the strategy adopted early on by SLNSW to implement the atmitchell.com initiative in three main horizon or phases will be valuable information for solution architects, IT managers and senior management executives of cultural organisations that are planning to embark in to similar initiatives.

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Citation

Thundatil, N. (2007), "Architecture for implementing a sustainable electronic delivery services platform: atmitchell.com case study", The Electronic Library, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 465-477. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640470710779871

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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