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Erin, I have tried using OpenRoom. But we keep getting all these error messages. I have tried contacting the authors, but to no avail. Have you received this error messages before (see below)? If so, what do you do to correct them? Ray Schwartz, Systems Specialist Librarian [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> David and Lorraine Cheng Library Tel: +1 973 720-3192 William Paterson University Fax: +1 973 720-2585 300 Pompton Road Mobile: +1 201 424-4491 Wayne, NJ 07470-2103 USA http://nova.wpunj.edu/schwartzr2/ <http://euphrates.wpunj.edu/faculty/schwartzr2/> -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Erin R White/FS/VCU Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:03 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Online Room Reservations We've been really pleased with OpenRoom, developed by the folks at Ball State University Libraries. http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/2941 <http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/2941> http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/getopenroom/ <http://www.bsu.edu/libraries/getopenroom/> It's an open-source MySQL/PHP app and it supports libraries' business requirements out of the box. I'm happy to answer questions about how it's worked for us at VCU. -- Erin White Web Systems Librarian, VCU Libraries 804-827-3552 | [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> | www.library.vcu.edu <http://www.library.vcu.edu> From: Matthew Mikitka <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Date: 06/13/2012 08:31 AM Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Online Room Reservations Sent by: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Another option to consider is MRBS: http://mrbs.sourceforge.net <http://mrbs.sourceforge.net> regards, matt >>> "Lynch,Katherine" <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > 6/13/2012 08:24 AM >>> This would only apply for a Drupal site, but I wrote a custom set of modules for Drupal 6, for Drexel University Libraries, that does just this. I have a testing area set up for people to try out, and am in the process of polishing the code base for release on Drupal.org. Here's the sandbox page, where the code will be deployed when it's ready for beta, hopefully soon - http://drupal.org/sandbox/kat3drx/1524514 <http://drupal.org/sandbox/kat3drx/1524514> If anyone would like a pass at the preview area, please contact me off-list and I will give you the information. Thanks, --- Katherine Lynch Library Web Developer Drexel University Libraries On 6/13/12 7:42 AM, "Owen, Will" <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: >+1 Libcal just went live at UNC Chapel Hill, too. > >will > >On 6/12/12 8:20 PM, "Patrick Berry" <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >>LibCal from Springshare is excellent in this regard. We're about to >>replace an aging, unmaintainable solution with LibCal. It has all the >>settings we needed to stay with our existing, overly complicated set of >>rules. >> >>It's not free. We're working in the $899 version just fine. >> >>http://springshare.com/libcal/ <http://springshare.com/libcal/> >> >>On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM, Ingersoll, Ryan <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > >>wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> We are looking for a simple system to allow students (and others) to >>> self-schedule study rooms in the library. >>> >>> I started to build a solution in SharePoint 2010, but before I go to >>>far I >>> want to see what other libraries do. We don't have a dedicated library >>> server to install anything on, so I prefer a hosted solution that is >>>free, >>> or very minimal. It would be great if it was mobile phone friendly too >>> (iOS, Android). >>> >>> Thanks for any advice you can offer. >>> >>> Ryan >>> >>> Ryan Ingersoll >>> Library Technology Services Coordinator Seattle Pacific University >>> 206.281.2287 :: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]:[log in to unmask]> > >>> spu.edu/library<http://spu.edu/library <http://spu.edu/library> > >>> >>> Tech Desk >>> Technology tools, assistance, and space for students to discover, >>>create, and share. >>> 206.281.2211 :: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]:[log in to unmask]> > >>> spu.edu/library/tech-desk<http://spu.edu/library/tech-desk <http://spu.edu/library/tech-desk> > >>> blog.spu.edu/librarytechdesk >>>