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Cervone, Frank – Computers in Libraries, 2007
Given the recent spate of library system vendor acquisitions and consolidations, integrated library system (ILS) migrations have become a hot topic again. Although ILS migrations happen all the time, they tend to be cyclical in nature. Today, people are thinking broadly about what options might be available to them. These include changing vendors,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Development, Vendors, Computer Software Selection
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Bahr, Alice Harrison – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1995
New alternative models for selecting automated systems emphasize uniqueness of each institution, involve more staff, and do not rely on requests for proposals (RFPs). Vendor demonstrations are extremely important in the evaluation of system capabilities when RFPs are not used, and scripts prepared by institutions ensure that vendors focus on…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Evaluation, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Karetzky, Stephen – Library Journal, 1998
Offers tips for choosing an automated library system. Topics include dealing with vendors; talking to other librarians; visiting a similar library with the same system; print sources for system information; demonstration disks; salespeople; costs; and learning about automation company competitors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Costs, Guidelines
Crowe, Linda; Light, Jane – Library Journal, 1994
Describes how a public library consortium jettisoned the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and used library staff, with some assistance from consultants, to evaluate new automation systems based on software demonstrations and Requests for Quotations (RFQ). The RFQ and RFP processes are compared. A sidebar article describes the financing plan.…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Costs, Integrated Library Systems
Cibbarelli, Pamela R., Ed.; Cibbarelli, Shawn E., Ed. – 1998
This book includes basic information to locate and compare available options for library automation based on various criteria such as hardware requirements, operating systems, components and applications, and price, and provides the necessary contact information to allow further investigation. The major part of the directory lists 211 software…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Conferences