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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Julia, I just wanted to add my comments about software from CASPR, which someone already mentioned. Their Library World 98 program is very good, and if you can use a spreadsheet it isn't hard to import records. (You can also just enter them manually.) The software does NOT necessarily cost $2000, as someone stated. For a single-station license, which is what you want, you can get a Bronze version for $600, Silver for $1600, and Gold for . . . I forget, but it's over $2000. The versions contain different features and upgrades. My institution is buying the Silver version for $1200 (nonprofit org. discount). It's definitely something to look into. Try www.caspr.com, and if you email them they will send you a demo and literature. Good luck, Andrea Saenz Library Collections Intern Museum of Latin American Art Long Beach, CA --- Julia Cubit <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > ----------------------------Original > message---------------------------- > > I am interested in getting information on software > to be used for a small > art library. > > I am presently enrolled in a MLS program at U of > Md., and am preparing for > a field study project at a small art gallery. The > gallery recently built > an addition that included a room (c. 20' x 20') for > a library. > > Volunteers are presently organizing and cataloging > the library on cards. > The librarian in charge of this library is > interested in finding what is > available in VERY EASY to use cataloging software. > Once I am finished > with the project, other volunteers (most of whom are > retired and not > computer literate) will be cataloguing acquisitions. > > We would like to index periodicals and slides along > with the books, all of > which have been donated. The system would be used > primarily for searching; > there are no plans for the collection to circulate. > And we assume that > this will probably be all on just one computer, > probably a Mac. Also, cost > is a factor - I don't believe the gallery has the > funds for an expensive > system. > > I would appreciate any input or suggestions or > sharing of experiences. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com