{"product_id":"integrated-library-systems-planning-selecting-and-implementing","title":"Integrated Library Systems: Planning, Selecting, and Implementing","description":"This book offers everything you need to know about selecting and implementing the best integrated library system (ILS) for your library, whether you purchase and install it yourself or hire a consultant to assist you.\n\nThis is the book you've been waiting for. Integrated Library Systems: Planning, Selecting, and Implementing is an all-inclusive guide to acquiring a new ILS. Detailed and practical, the book covers every step of the process, from cost-benefit analysis, to evaluating software, writing the request for proposal, and implementation and training.\n\nYou'll learn about different types of integrated library systems―standalone, turnkey, hosted, software-as-a-service (cloud computing), and open-source―and how to assess your facility and staff to find the best fit. The book also covers evaluation of software and hardware; third-party add-ons, such as RFID; and writing successful budget proposals and justification statements. There is even specific, headache-saving advice on working with sales reps, such as the warning not to ever accept the statement: \"The vendor will not be held accountable to the contents of the RFP.\" Even if you're working with a consultant, this book will help you understand the process and make informed decisions.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1591588979\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.1591588979.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Webber, Desiree|Peters, Andrew\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52182260187423,"sku":"PKV.1591588979.G","price":25.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/1591588979-0.jpg?v=1772989619","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/integrated-library-systems-planning-selecting-and-implementing","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}