[Libs-Or] Library Catalogue Software

[Diedre Conkling]

I'm not sure how the word logs got in there. I meant Koha.

This is what happens when listening to people talk at a conference and also
addressing email. 🙂


On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 11:40 AM Diedre Conkling <diedre08 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Logs is free and works well. You will need someone with a bit of
> technology skills to get going. We decided not to do it ourselves so
> contract with ByWater Solutions to manage the catalog for us but many
> libraries around the world don't hire a service provider.
>
> For more information go to
>
> https://koha-community.org/ for information.
>
>
> There is a large community in Koha with people ready and willing to help
> you. Joining the various discussion groups will help you. I think they are
> easily accessible on the Koha site.
>
>
> Also, there are several libraries and library networks in Oregon and we
> would be happy to share information with you.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 11:23 AM melody rudenko <melodyrudenko at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My question is what kind of free library catalogue programs are available
> and how well do they work?
>
> I'm a library board members rather than a Librarian. It was recommended
> that I join this group to ask questions about software for a library
> catalogue.
>
> In Douglas County we are facing library closer and we are trying to find
> ways to give patrons access to some library services after the closure.
>
> One of the things we now need to work on is acquiring library computers
> and a catalogue program for the books so we can still check them out to
> patrons. (Rather than switch the library to a reading room model when no
> books can leave the building).
>
> It has been stated in various library meetings around the County that
> there are free library catalogue programs available but I've never any
> additional information.
>
> Thank you for any information you can provide.
>
> -Melody Rudenko   melodyrudenko at gmail.com
> Oakland, Oregon.
>
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*Diedre Conkling*




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