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Jo, A great question!...We rarely go back to the basic ‘why’ question. Primary schools sometimes have to do this and here is what Primary School Library guidelines say:“An efficient computerised library management system will enhance the effectiveness of the library. The system helps children to find books, makes the recording of loans simple and provides useful information about library use.” http://primaryschoollibraryguidelines.org.uk/it While not quite fully answering your question the following resources may help: · “Open specifications for library systems’ –LibTechRFP (http://libtechrfp.wikispaces.com/ ) has some useful background as well as a couple of Creative Commons (re-usable) specifications that to some extent consider the fundamental rationale for a library system -now more commonly referred to as a Library Services Platform (LSP) · Higher Education Library Technology (HELibTech) especially the Library Services Platform page http://helibtech.com/Next+Generation has useful information and links to resources that may help Ken Ken Chad Consulting Ltd Tel: +44(0)7788727845 http://www.kenchadconsulting.com <http://www.kenchadconsuting.com/> Twitter: @kenchadSkype: kenchadconsulting From: A general library and information science list for news and discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Saxby, Joanne Sent: 04 August 2016 16:20 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Necessity of having a LMS Hello, I am looking for a document that spells out, preferably very explicitly, that a 'modern quality library service' would include a library management system. I can spell out the benefits and risks of having/not having one but it would be really useful to have some backup papers from an official source describing good industry practice. I think most of us are so used to using a LMS, and perhaps having to choose a new one (and it's hard to imagine a library without one), but I am hoping to put together a justification for having one at all. Does anyone know of any descriptions of what modern libraries are expected to provide in terms of such facilities. Thanks, Jo Jo Saxby College Librarian