Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Planning
ILS/LMS
MARC
Z39.50
Retrospective/data conversion
Copy Cataloging
OPAC
Barcode symbology
ILS or LMS
You use the paper records that you have (a shelf list,
card catalog, or the books themselves) to create the
computerized record (MARC).
Establish a Timetable
work.
Beginning the Retrospective
Conversion/Data Conversion
What resources do you have to begin the
automation process?
costs.
Paying for Conversion Continued
Brodart:
http://www.books.brodart.com/
Backstage:
http://www.bslw.com/retro/
Marcive:
http://home.marcive.com/
Tech Support
Annual fees for support/software updates – it is very
server?
Do you have funds to pay for a technology company
to provide support?
More Purchases ?
No investment in a server
No “super techie” expertise needed at the local level
Higher per year costs to host
Lower initial costs
Lower staff costs
Lower local tech support costs
But…if the Internet connection is lost you have to have a
plan to circulate manually…
In-House Server software
Evergreen
Koha
OPALS
OpenBiblio
Prices and Software Information
These cost under $600 and just offer a very basic, no frills
solution
Comparison Chart
http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/tech/automation/compare.shtml
Further Evaluation of ILS/LMS
Inside or Outside ?
Placing the barcode label on the outside of the cover
Fines
Circulation Policies (cont.)
Below is a list of items that will probably have to be
configured in the circulation area:
You can import the files from the third party vendor who
did your conversion.
If you are doing the conversion yourself or adding new
books begin by scanning the ISBN number. Find the
matching MARC record, save or download and then
import into your ILS/LMS. Some systems allow you to
create batches of MARC records to upload. Others
require you load one at a time.
You will have to add your local Call Number information
in the MARC tag required by your software.
To sum up..