Larry L. Haight, Director of Library ServicesRedding, CA
WMS: The Whole Enchilada
Promise of Cloud-Based Technology
Save moneyReduce IT workload
How WMS Saves MoneyOne-time implementation fees are less than the cost
of purchasing proprietary ILS softwareSave the money you would spend buying or replacing
an ILS server every 7 or 8 yearsWorldCat Local advanced search options replace
outside discovery services for federated searches (a service we wanted but couldn’t afford)
Knowledge base replaces your link resolverLicense manager provides for e-resource
management
How WMS Reduces IT LoadNo daily backups to runNo system upgrades to installNo hardware/server maintenanceAll IT has to do is maintain network Internet access
with an acceptable bandwidthIf your library does not have satisfactory IT support,
WMS is a solution to your problem
The Front-End Experience of WMS—WorldCat Local
WorldCat Local —Our New OPACWorldCat Local —The Library User’s Experience
WorldCat Local—Our New OPACSimple Google-like search or advanced searchSearch local holdings or all of WorldCatFederated search through the advanced search
Concerning our former OPAC, one faculty member said, “Good riddance.”
WorldCat Local—The Library User’s Experience
Google-like searchingDisplay of book coversExcerptsBook reviews and buy now optionsCreate lists and citation optionsFederated search/discovery service as part of
advanced search“View now” links to e-resources
The Back-Office Experience of WMS
AcquisitionsCatalogingCirculationLicense/E-Resource Management
Acquisitions and CatalogingStill adjusting to the changeBeginning to experience efficienciesWorkflow has not changed significantly yet but
changes are likely to occurMissing some of the bells and whistles but expect
them to be added as the product developsOCLC receiving and responding to our suggestions
for product development
CirculationEasy to learn and navigateCourse reserves, Phase II, implemented May 15thOCLC receiving and responding to our suggestions
for product development
License/E-Resource ManagementSU Library was part of the beta test earlier this springEasy to implement and use“View Now” links managed through the Knowledge
Base
WMS is the Whole Enchilada!
Saves moneyReduces IT load/dependenceOffers comprehensive library services
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