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Automation Information

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

• Automation resources (was on InfoNet site now MSL) has a wide variety of resources including links to software for all sizes of libraries, open source software, and many other resources.
• Library Technology Guides - Company Directory is a searchable database to get information on a certain company or software.
• WebJunction's Discussion Forum on Library Automation offers a place beyond MELIBS to ask a question or search for information about a specific automation issue or software. There is also a specific topic on Maine Library Automation Issues within that forum
• Need to ask a specific question? Email or call Janet McKenney and she'll attempt to point you in the right direction!

Automate ME Vendor List

The following vendors presented on March 31, 2008 at this automation workshop.

• Alexandria
• Atriuum
• CyberTools
• Follett
• LibLime (KOHA, Evergreen, other Open Source)
• LibraryWorld
• Mandarin
• Minerva/Solar
• OPALS (Open Source)
• Surpass

 

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