[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] online libraries

[Howell, Lynda]

I'm interested in hearing from anyone using Evergreen in an online (only) library.  The whole concept of circulation (patrons, # of copies, due dates, holds, availability, fines, etc.) isn't relevant to us, and 1-click access to full text from the search results page is essential.  Being able to limit searches to particular subsets (or to exclude particular subsets) is also important to us.  We're starting to explore open-source options for replacing our current ILS.

Is anyone using Evergreen in this kind of environment?  What kinds of customization did you do initially, and how much on-going work are you finding it takes to keep up with upgrades?  What other ILS/OPACs did you consider before choosing Evergreen, and what made you go with Evergreen?

Thanks for any insights you can give. 

Lynda Howell

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Lynda Howell
Systems Librarian
Union Institute & University
62 Ridge Street, Suite 2
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
(802) 828-8618
lynda.howell at myunion.edu