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 When preparing for successful library automation...
               
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Look beyond the immediate need.
Item Bullet Look for multiple beneficiaries.
Item Bullet Look for maximization of resources.

Library automation software should provide comprehensive functionality. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Web-based online catalogs: CAT for older patrons and CAT Jr. for younger patrons.
Item Bullet Cataloging, Circulation, Reports, Policies, Inventory, and Attendance modules.

Library automation software should provide a district union catalog. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Real-time searching and item status throughout the district.
Item Bullet A district collection of bibliographic records, with item information specific to building and collection.

Library automation software should provide interlibrary loan within the district. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Interlibrary loan through individual patron holds.
Item Bullet Interlibrary loan through librarian-initiated procedures.

Library automation software should provide Z39.50 compliance. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Compliance with current standards (e.g., SIP).
Item Bullet Links with cooperating public libraries.

Library automation software should provide import/export of MARC records. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Copy cataloging within the ITC and from the INFOhio Union Catalog and the Library of Congress.
Item Bullet Partnership with OCLC for CatExpress and OCLC record requests
Item Bullet Convenient vendor disk uploads.

Library automation software should provide local customization. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Local policies for building collections and patrons.
Item Bullet Local calendar management.

Library automation software should provide authority control. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Bibliographic authority for Authors, Publishers, Series, Subject headings, and Uniform titles.
Item Bullet District authority for Document types.

Library automation software should provide technical support, maintenance and training. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet ITC providers in each region for direct support and training.
Item Bullet Statewide technical support and training for providers.
Item Bullet Data backups and regular software upgrades.

Library automation software should provide use of existing networks. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Services through the Ohio Education Computer Network, including uploads from patron databases.
Item Bullet Partnerships with evolving projects such as Data Analysis for Student Learning (DASL).

Library automation software should provide links to other resources. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Media booking through the Union Catalog for state-funded special collections.
Item Bullet Bibliographic records that can include Web URLs.

Library automation software should provide a voice in improvements and enhancements. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Users input through ITC and state users group meetings, surveys, task force memberships.
Item Bullet Feedback to vendor's software development efforts

Library automation software should provide cooperation with the greater library community. INFOhio delivers:
Item Bullet Libraries Connect Ohio for core electronic resource acquisitions.
Item Bullet Participation in Ohio's statewide resource sharing project, MORE.



Last Updated on December 1, 2006

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