ESO telbib: learning from experience, preparing for the future

TL;DR

The paper discusses the evolution of the ESO telbib system over 20+ years, highlighting how it adapts to new needs and remains a vital tool for observatory management and users.

Contribution

It presents the history and ongoing development of telbib, demonstrating how a long-standing bibliographic system can evolve to meet future challenges.

Findings

telbib has been successfully adapted over decades

the system remains crucial for observatory decision-making

continuous updates enhance stakeholder engagement

Abstract

The ESO telescope bibliography (telbib) dates back to 1996. During the 20+ years of its existence, it has undergone many changes. Most importantly, the telbib system has been enhanced to cater to new use cases and demands from its stakeholders. Based on achievements of the past, we will show how a system like telbib can not only stay relevant through the decades, but gain importance, and provide an essential tool for the observatory's management and the wider user community alike.