[Publib] What's good about a good ILS?

[walt 24seven]

  I agree.  Microsoft Access is a database program which can be used
  with the variety of free tools.  ILS can make our work/tasks somewhat 
easier.

  Bob
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>Libraries can and have operated without ILS.  Books can be stamped
>and card catalogs can be used or created on-line using a variety
>of free tools.  Orders can be placed on-line without any special vendor
>software. Tools are being developed so quickly now that
>they may outpace any decision that incorporates an inflexible
>platorm and methodology.
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>Hi folks,
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>In another week I'm giving a one-hour talk to library trustees about
>"Integrated Library System Issues for Trustees."
>
>The conference blurb is thus: "What about the ILS do governing Officials
>need to know?  What are the service implications for a poor system or good
>system?  How can we be sure we are choosing the right system?"
>
>I have my own thoughts, but what would you say? You can respond on or
>off-list.
>
>K.G. Schneider
>Free Range Librarian
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