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There has been a couple of postings on LIS-LINK and LIS-PUB-LIBS about library systems for small libraries that 'don't cost much'. There are some great systems around and some vendors with links are listed on CILIP 2010 'Showcase event' web page http://www.cilip.org.uk/whats-on/events/Pages/lms-showcases-2010.aspx . Of the vendors listed those that focus on working with smaller libraries are:- Adlib Informations Systems Ltd Amlib/ANS Ltd Bailey Solutions EOS International IS Oxford PTFS Europe Ltd (provides support, implementation and dev for open source Koha) Softlink Europe Soutron Ltd You could also add Microlibrarian (popular in schools) http://www.microlib.co.uk/ and Access-it (also popular in schools) http://www.accessitsoftware.com/ The systems provided by these vendors do not necessarily lack in terms of functionality and may outperform so called 'bigger' systems in many regards. As for costs the purchase price of the software may well be the smallest factor in overall costs. For example Koha software is open source and free of charge but there are still costs in terms of implementation, training etc Btw the 2011 CILIP showcase event is soon (4th November) so offers a good opportunity to evaluate some of the systems. www.cilip.org.uk/lms-showcase-autumn-2011<http://www.cilip.org.uk/lms-showca se-autumn-2011 Ken Ken Chad Consulting Ltd Tel +44 (0)7788 727 845. Email: [log in to unmask] www.kenchadconsulting.com Skype: kenchadconsulting Twitter: @KenChad Open Library Systems Specifications: http://libtechrfp.wikispaces.com -----Original Message----- From: A general Library and Information Science list for news and discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wendy Raybould Sent: 14 September 2011 10:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: ILS for a small learned society library Northamptonshire Record Society library currently has a hand-written card catalogue and a fairly obscure classification system for its c.4,000 items, mostly books, pamphlets and serials. I'm looking for a management system that can deliver a catalogue which is easily searchable by members (no limit on keywords), offers automatic accession numbers and authority files to maintain consistency among cataloguers and even perhaps access to BL bibliographic data. Oh, and it mustn't cost much. I would love to hear the experiences of other librarians who have hauled small specialist collections into the 21st century. Any recommendations, caveats? Thanks for any help you can offer me Wendy Raybould Northamptonshire Record Society Wootton Hall Park Northampton NN4 8BQ -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Tanner Sent: 14 September 2011 12:57 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Alternative library management systems for community run libraries We have a community looking to take over the running of the library but not remain on our LMS. Anyone know any alternative cheap LMS systems? We already have details of "Library Gold" from Cadomel Library Systems. thanks -- David Tanner Manager: Stock and Systems Adult and Community Services (Information) North Yorkshire County Council Library HQ 21 Grammar School Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1DF Tel: 01609 533814 Fax: 01609 780793 email: [log in to unmask]