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Sarita Molina and Melissa Yanez
Surpass Programs for Library Types
Centriva
“Hub Central”Windows-based desktop application
Features
Central -Circulation
Shuttle
Copycat
Serials
Self-Check
Safari Selections
Reading Program Service (RPS)
Hardware
Awards & Honors
•Pricing Varies.
•Competitive discounts are given for upgrades.
Weaknesses
• Sources searched:– Google– Library Journal– Facebook- Surpass’ Page– Phone Interview with retired librarian who used Surpass– Databases– List_Serv– LM_NET
Reasons to Recommend
Experience
Supportive
Responsive
Simple
Trial versions
It’s a winning decision.
Resources:• Breeding, Marshall. "Surpass Software Company Profile." Library Technology
Guides. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Jul 2011. http://www.librarytechnology.org/surpass.pl.
• Elementary Library website using Surpass: https://cas.shsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ceadde7cb0944a928f54afbaa226bbcb&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cherokee.polk.k12.ga.us%3a8010%2fsurpass%2fWebSafari.exe
• http://www.surpasssoftware.com/ • Julie Stevens, retired Library Media Specialist• Surpass News." Surpass Software. Surpass Software, 2011. Web. 21 Jul 2011.
http://www.surpasssoftware.com/news.html.