Computerised library management systems
Planning for a new primary school library - frequently asked questions
References are to The Primary School Guidelines published by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) An updated copy (revised in 2002) is available to download from CILIP or hard copies (published in 2000) can be borrowed from the SLRS. Page references are to the original published version.
Do we need to computerise the library?
Guidelines page 11
“An efficient computerised library management system will enhance the effectiveness of the library. The system makes the recording of loans simple and provides useful information about library use. Keywords make finding information easy.”
- requires a dedicated computer, printer and barcode reader
- use a specialist system which should be user friendly and facilitate importing of catalogue records from a database
- a good system will encourage use of the library and help develop library skills – you may wish to consider:
- Micro librarian systems - Junior librarian (0161 449 9357)
- Alice Junior (0 1993 883401)
- Accessit (01895 819306)
- the SLRS may be able to facilitate discounted prices on the above systems to subscribing schools
