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Colleagues,

 

I've recently changed positions and moved from a state university
library to a small, historical library.  The library at Mount Vernon
consists of approximately 15,000 items (books, serials, non-print, rare
books, archives, etc.) and I plan to embark on a retrospective
conversion project in the near future.  At this point, I'm investigating
data conversion vendors and integrated library systems.  While I can
find lists of vendors, I value the experiences of others:

1.       If you work in a similarly small collection (with a limited
budget) and are willing to share your experiences, I will be most
appreciative. 

2.       If you recommend or don't recommend a vendor or interface, I
will find that helpful.  

3.       Did you do your conversion yourself or in conjunction with a
library consortium? 

4.       If you have selected an open source solution like Evergreen,
what kind of in-house support was needed? What do you see as
advantages/disadvantages to open source?

5.       Are there questions you can suggest I ask when speaking with
different companies?

 

Thanks in advance.

Joan

 

 

Joan Stahl

Librarian

Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

P.O. Box 110

Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Phone: 703-799-8637

Fax: 703-799-8698

Email: [log in to unmask]

 


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