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Evaluating Cataloging Software. Chester Kozikowski III ILS 506 Summer 2006 Southern Connecticut State University. The need for Cataloging Software. Libraries are being given greater responsibility as we are engrossed in an information overload. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Evaluating Cataloging Software
Chester Kozikowski IIIILS 506 Summer 2006
Southern Connecticut State University
Libraries are being given greater responsibility as we are engrossed in an information overload.
Libraries and their staff are having their roles redefined, requiring more efficiency in every area.
Budget concerns may leave a library with less staff and less time available for functions like cataloging.
The internet has created a whole new world for cataloging, requiring libraries to adapt.
The need for Cataloging Software
The cons…
Training staff and patrons.
COST
Detailed evaluation of software options
Low quality vendor records.
Reduce duplication of records (and staff effort).
Can increase circulation of print and digital resources.
Reduces the burden on already overtaxed staff.
The pros…
Koha
Evergreen
ResourceMate
The Contenders…
Open-source. Fully customizable. Applied in libraries around the
globe, and in every type. Frequent updates and patches. Copy cataloging & Z39.50. MARC21 and UNIMARC for
professionals. Survey conducted labels Koha
as the first choice, regardless of library type.
Koha…Libraries using Koha
Graphical User Interface for adding MARC records walks the user through the process in nine easy steps.
Koha…
Documentation◦ Tutorials◦ Manuals◦ How-To’s◦ Forums
Koha…
Open-source. Consortia software. Development began in 2005. “Road Map” has a long list of coming
enhancements.
Evergreen…
“Evergreen Development Roadmap…highlights of high-level, outward-facing developments implemented or planned for Evergreen. From 1.2 forward, each historical section below links to corresponding release notes with full details about new and improved features, bug fixes, and technical improvements. It is intended to help Evergreen stakeholders plan the future, but it is fluid and subject to change as the community's needs evolve.” www.open-ils.org
Key cataloging features from Evergreen◦ Through library-defined statistical categories for
items, you can define arbitrary fields and field entries to record item information at any level of the organization hierarchy.
◦ Record-merging preview in bibliographic buckets allows for side-by-side comparison of MARC records before merging.
◦ Powerful mechanisms for moving volumes and copies within and across records and volumes.
◦ Unlimited notes for annotating items.
Evergreen…
Lackluster Graphical User Interface Poor Documentation
Evergreen…
ResourceMate School Advanced Cost of $3262.00 and it includes (selected):
◦ 1 ResourceMate® Plus Multi-User ◦ 1 Scheduler ◦ 1 Serials ◦ 1 Soundex ◦ 1 Levels 1,2 & 3 Training Videos ◦ 1 Extended Support for ResourceMate® Plus Multi ◦ 1 Patron Cards ◦ 1 MetroLogic MS9520 Handsfree Laser Scanner and
Stand ◦ 1 Epson TM88IV Thermal Receipt Printer
ResourceMate…
Detailed menus allow anyone to professionally create new records, or edit existing ones.
Those who prefer the MARC view can easily toggle back and forth.
ResourceMate…
Superb Interface will allow any user to quickly adapt.
ResourceMate…
A Public School Library will pilot a new software for a year, with the intention of deploying it to the entire district the next.
The proposal…
Drum roll…
Koha Evergreen ResourceMate
Cost None None $3262.00
Features Excellent Excellent Excellent
GUI Good Poor Excellent
Compatibility Good Good Excellent
Target Audience Any Consortia School
ResourceMate
The Winner…
Please visit: ◦ Koha http://www.koha.org/◦ Evergreen http://www.open-ils.org/◦ ResourceMate
http://www.resourcemate.com/
For More Information…