Overview
This is the book you\'ve been waiting for. INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEMS: PLANNING, SELECTING, AND IMPLEMENTING 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. You\'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 ever 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.
