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INFOhio's
decision to migrate was influenced by several factors:
DRA/MultiLIS is a legacy
library automation system that uses older system and database
technology. This, combined with the fact that other MultiLIS customers
around the world are migrating away from MultiLIS in favor of newer
technology and interfaces, directly impacts the future of MultiLIS
enhancements.
INFOhio believes that all modules of library automation software must
have a graphical interface to provide Ohio schools with state-of-the-art
software. INFOhio approved the migration of its OPAC in 1998 to such an
interface and committed to upgrade the other modules: circulation,
cataloging, reports and inventory.
Critical needs that the new software will afford our member schools and
keep INFOhio viable into the future include:
- Ability to keep
pace with the next generation of library automation software enabling
the library to move into the classroom and provide greater access by
the ability to
search all fields in a record (i.e., reading programs).
- Optional OPAC
content enrichment (for selected titles display related information
such as author biographies, book reviews, table of contents, book
jacket images); additional minimal charge per district if purchased on
a statewide level.
- Ability to provide
an inexpensive option for standalone systems to migrate to INFOhio
while maintaining a point and click application.
Please be sure to
review the Backgrounder page for
additional information specific to INFOhio's planned migration. (Posted
February 11, 2003) |
