[Genealib] Library Software

[Kathy Rippel]

Jonathan-

A little late, I realize, but here are some more inexpensive systems 
that either being used by library's in our System, or we have tested them.

Surpass SL (Small Libraries) 
http://www.surpasssoftware.com/surpass_sl.htm 
Pricing:http://www.surpasssoftware.com/pricing.htm
Right On http://www.rightonlibrarysoftware.com/

When we were choosing a new system for a consortium, Surpass (the 
larger product, but looks the same) rated highly with many of our librarians.

There are several others I have found in the more inexpensive ranges, 
but I wasn't sure how much you were willing to pay.

Kathy

At 10:34 AM 6/24/2009, Smith, Jonathan wrote:
>Thanks for the info everyone!
>I will forward all of your suggestions to my fellow volunteers and 
>then we can see if any of them fit our needs.
>
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>From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu on behalf of Smith, Jonathan
>Sent: Tue 6/23/2009 4:12 PM
>To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
>Subject: [Genealib] Library Software
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>
>
>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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Kathleen D. Rippel
Dept. Head/Consultant--Resource Sharing and Access ;
Pathfinder Central (Manager)
Central Kansas Library System
1409 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530

(620-792-4865) phone
(800-362-2642) toll-free, KS
(620-792-5495) fax

kdr at ckls.org
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