{"product_id":"integrated-library-systems-desiree-webber-9781591588979","title":"Integrated Library Systems: Planning, Selecting, and Implementing","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Desiree Webber, Andrew Peters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1591588979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781591588979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2010 pg. 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2010 pg. 316","brand":"Desiree Webber","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068693115135,"sku":"9781591588979","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d4695772-0131-4099-aa2c-842eac6e4068.jpg?v=1685420462","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/integrated-library-systems-desiree-webber-9781591588979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}