{"product_id":"integrated-library-systems-planning-selecting-and-implementing-paperback","title":"Integrated Library Systems: Planning, Selecting, and Implementing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDesiree Webber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Peters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers everything you need to know about selecting and implementing the best integrated library system (ILS) for your library, whether you purchase and install it yourself or hire a consultant to assist you.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the book you've been waiting for. \u003ci\u003eIntegrated Library Systems: Planning, Selecting, and Implementing\u003c\/i\u003e is an all-inclusive guide to acquiring a new ILS. Detailed and practical, the book covers every step of the process, from cost-benefit analysis, to evaluating software, writing the request for proposal, and implementation and training. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll learn about different types of integrated library systems--standalone, turnkey, hosted, software-as-a-service (cloud computing), and open-source--and how to assess your facility and staff to find the best fit. The book also covers evaluation of software and hardware; third-party add-ons, such as RFID; and writing successful budget proposals and justification statements. There is even specific, headache-saving advice on working with sales reps, such as the warning not to \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e accept the statement: \"The vendor will not be held accountable to the contents of the RFP.\" Even if you're working with a consultant, this book will help you understand the process and make informed decisions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesiree Webber\u003c\/b\u003e is director of the Mustang Public Library, Mustang, OK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Peters\u003c\/b\u003e is associate director for technology at the Pioneer Library System, Norman, OK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.8 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47327156535545,"sku":"9781591588979","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Q0xMTjFmQklwcnVUV292T3FUbWp5QT09.webp?v=1769577555","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/integrated-library-systems-planning-selecting-and-implementing-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}