[Genealib] Library Software

[treviawbeverly]

I use CROSS ....  first became aware of it for church library use; now use 
if for my extensive personal
library (books, periodicals, vertical file material, etc.) - user friendly.
 http://www.cross-products.com/index.htm
I believe "media type" will take care of museum items. Good for insurance 
purposes.

Trevia Wooster Beverly
Houston, Texas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smith, Jonathan" <smithj at einetwork.net>
To: <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:12 PM
Subject: [Genealib] Library Software


Hi everyone!

I hoping someone may have a suggestion for me.

I volunteer at a Model Railroad museum which has a small research collection 
of about 2000 items that needs to be cataloged and organized on something 
other than notebook paper. Is anybody familiar with, or know of, a low cost 
cataloging/ circulation program that we could purchase? We mostly need 
something that will keep track of the basics (Title, Author, etc.), allow us 
to search the collection to make it more usable, and also keep track of 
checkouts (to members only).

I manage the local History Department in my local library as my "regular" 
job.  We use Millennium from Innovative Interfaces. This program is 
excellent; however it is a multifaceted program that is far more complex 
than is needed in the museum. Something more cost effective would be 
appropriate.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!



Jonathan Smith
Local History Department
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
400 Lock Street
Tarentum PA 15084
724-226-0770
724-226-3526 (fax)
smithj at einetwork.net

Please visit our website at www.alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

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