Target--time tables for automation

[Helen Dittmer <hdittme@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi there, I'm coming for some advice once again.  Our administration is
finally thinking about automating our library (that is, making some
funds available,) and I am considering CASPR , Follette and perhaps
Alexandria as possible systems .  We have a small library , about 8,000
volumes .  What I need is a sense of the time table for the automation
process.  Let's say I begin next July--let's say I have to input the
data myself (with the help of some volunteers or paid highschool
students.)  What's the schedule?  How long is the process and in what
order does it happen?  Also, do any of you have any idea of what it
would cost, say to use CASPR?  Is it a $10,000 cost?--$8000? I cannot
tell from the prices they cite.  They also have a CD from which I can
download titles and that should make things easier, shouldn't it?
Please let me know what you know  and thank you again in advance, from
Helen Dittmer, Redwood Day School, Oakland, CA <hdittme@ix.netcom.com>

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