[Genealib] Inexpensive cataloging and OPAC software

[treviawbeverly]

I have a very extensive private library (over 50 years; in every room of the house except the bathroom) ... heavy on genealogy and history, it also includes a wide variety of other topics.  For the Dewey Decimal # I go to my library's online catalog (Houston Public Library) and see if they have the book .. if not, I'll try another .. and I have been known to simply call the  library and ask.   

I have been very happy with the CROSS (Church Related Online Software System) system.  It even allows you to do vertical files, periodicals, etc. -- I even catalog my maps.  It is very user-friendly,  easy to look up  by title, author, subject, etc.    --- and good support.   http://www.cross-products.com/
    A plus for me is that I can enter the date purchased and the price ...   great for insurance purposes and will be a great tool when, someday, my heirs will have to sell all this.  It is inexpensive and I suggest that any individual  with an extensive library may want to take a look at it.

I know nothing about this one, just came on it while looking up the URL for above -
http://www.primasoft.com/pro_software/church_library_software_1.htm?from=google&gclid=CMe717vVlpECFRk0awodMHJoPQ     and I'm sure there are other programs for small libraries.

Trevia Wooster Beverly
Houston, Texas



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mary Kraeszig, MLS 
  To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu 
  Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:06 AM
  Subject: [Genealib] Inexpensive cataloging and OPAC software


  Greetings,

  I am investigating software options for cataloging and creating an OPAC for a small to medium sized private genealogy collection.  For years, books were simply sorted geographically, with no way to cross-reference materials that involved multiple states or included a variety of surnames.  The "catalog" was the genealogist's memory.  She is no longer there.

  I'm trying to help them do some weeding, cataloging, and creating a basic OPAC so visitors can at least see what is in the collection before they come to visit the library.  

  Any suggestions, especially from librarians or genealogists at smaller or private collections, would be most appreciated.  The goal is to make this very nice collection much more user-friendly.  There will be no circulation concerns since it is strictly a research library.

  Thank you so much,
  Mary D. Kraeszig, MLS



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