**apologies for cross posting**
MANAGING LIBRARY AUTOMATION: SUPPLIERS & SPECIFICATIONS
DATE:
Wednesday 4th November 1998
INTRODUCTION:
Selecting a library system is one of the most important decisions that
library staff will make - getting the specification right and building a
sound relationship with suppliers is crucial to making a good choice.
The course addresses these issues by providing a mix of background
theory, practical advice, specific examples and group discussion. This
course is for systems librarians and library managers who are expecting
to purchase an automated library management system, whether for the
first time or as a replacement system. It will also benefit any
information professional wanting to know more about the automation
process.
OBJECTIVES:
-understand the role of the system specification (operational
requirement)
-gain greater confidence in developing system specifications
-have a realistic appreciation of what to expect when dealing with
suppliers
SPEAKERS:
Caroline Moore and Julia Dickmann
PROGRAMME:
09.15 Registration and coffee
09.30 Introduction
10.00 The system procurement cycle
-the system specification in context
10.30 Needs analysis, justification and making a case
11.00 Coffee
11.15 The system specification
-what is it?
-its purpose
-what it should contain
-how to construct it
-the suppliers' perspective
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Suppliers and evaluating proposals
-finding out what is available
-getting to a short-list
-evaluating systems at a demonstration
-what to expect from suppliers
-what NOT to expect from suppliers
-evaluating the suppliers' responses
14.45 Signing contracts
-what to be aware of
15.00 Tea
15.15 Case studies: group work and discussion based on specifications
from a variety of libraries
16.30 Course review
16.45 Close
FEE:
£245.00 + VAT (£287.88) includes buffet lunch and refreshments.
VENUE:
TFPL LTD (see address below)
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tfpl ltd
professional development division
17-18 Britton Street tel: 0171 251 5522
London EC1M 5TL fax: 0171 490 4984
www.tfpl.com
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