Document (#21203)

Author

Beihl, R.

Title

OPAC conversion and public service : problems and solutions in the public library

Source

Colorado libraries. 23(1997) no.4, S.25-27

Year

1997

Abstract

Describes the experience of Fort Collins Public Library, CO. in their converison from a locally-developed system to the Dynix system in 1993. Discusses how to manage issues affecting public service such as building closures and collection weeding, and considers the benefits and pitfalls of using volunteer assistance. Outlines the problems encountered in converting the existing database to MARC and in defining new cataloguing standards. The hiring of an automated consultant was critical to the task of successfully installing a new online catalogue

Footnote

Contribution to a special issue on system migration

Theme

OPAC

Object

Dynix

Location

USA

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