An Automation Primer for School Library Media Centers (Paperback, illustrated edition)

- Offers you a personal consultant for information and advice on designing and managing the automation of a library collection
- Includes information on new technical options such as open source coding, consortia, copyright considerations, training plans, and the role of system users
- Provides planning and project management tools for determining what automation options are right for your library
This easy-to-read, thorough guide to library automation systems includes current information on the components of software and choices to make when automating a school library. This book includes information on the various stages of automation conversions and a project planning process guide to assist librarians in a variety of library settings to plan and implement their automation projects.