library automation -why should we do it -how should we do it
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Library Automation
-Why should we do it
-How should we do it
Reasons to Automate Our Libraries
-To uniformly catalog library material
-To use a web-based catalog to find and process materials
-To loan and borrow materials through district or statewide integrated circulation system
-To manage library materials through integrated cataloging, inventory, reports, and circulation components
INFOhioINFOhio (Information Network For Ohio Schools)
- a statewide cooperative project to create an electronic network linking Ohio students, teachers, library/media specialists and others via computer to:
-School libraries in the same district and across the state
-College and University libraries through cooperative efforts with OhioLINK
-Public and special libraries through cooperative efforts with OPLIN
-Electronic databases of government, education, and other information
INFOhio services include
-School library automation
-Instructional development for teachers
-Electronic resources for teachers
-Media resources
-Curriculum Resource Catalog
Library Automation Software
-INFOhio uses SirsiDynix software
-circulation of library materials
-uniform cataloging of materials
-searching library collections through online catalogs
Areas of Cost to Library Automation
-System Purchase
-Site Preparation
-Conversion Costs
-Operating Costs
-Staff Training
System Purchases
May include the following:
-Staff workstations
-Patron OPAC stations
-Barcode Scanners
-Receipt Printers
-Slave/Network Printers
Site Preparation
-Updating power supply
-Updating electrical wiring
-Cable for networking
-Furniture
-Adequate HVAC system
-Telecommunication Costs
Conversion Costs
Costs of conversion of library catalog
-In house conversion vs. conversion contractor
-Bar coding costs
Operating Costs
-Ongoing utility and telecommunication costs
-INFOhio costs based on ADM cost rather than institutional flat fee
Staff Training
Ohio link provides staff training at the cost of $600 per full day session or $400 per half day session
MEC provides free online help desk
Possible Funding Assistance
LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) automation grant
-Sponsored through the State Library of Ohio
-Covers 75% of the costs of automation with a 25% local match
Library Automation in Ohio Schools
-Over 2,000 buildings are automated through INFOhio
-This includes almost 500 school districts
-More than 1.1 million students
Let's be a part of it!