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Automation Information

Here are a few resources about library automation, including circulation/cataloging, integrated library management systems, open source solutions, retrospective conversion, and more.

• Automation software feature comparisons with links to demos, tutorials and websites
• Library Technology Guides - Company Directory is a searchable database to get information on a certain company or software.
• WebJunction's Discussion Forum on Integrated Library Systems offers a place beyond MELIBS to ask a question or search for information about software and automation issue. There is also a specific topic on Maine Library Automation Issues within that forum
• Need to ask a specific question? Contact Janet McKenney and she'll attempt to point you in the right direction!

Automate ME

• How to Automate a Small Maine Library presentation
  • Web slide show - good for reviewing online
  • PowerPoint version, [PPT, 417 KB]
  • PDF [757 KB] - good for printing but large, 27 pages
    This file requires the free Adobe Reader.
• Innovative ways to get rid of books [Word, 27 KB]

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