[LM_NET] private school library questions

[Rita Mayer <mediamayer@AOL.COM>]

Hello, all
 
I've been given the task of organizing and developing a library for a small private 
school, grades pre-k - 1. Essentially what we have now are books in a room. They 
are on shelves, but not organized or cataloged in any way. There is no automation. 
The good news is it is a very small collection - under 1000 books. I don't think I 
will bother to catalog the current collection as they are mostly paperback or board 
books, and not great ones at that. I will begin cataloging as the new ones we will 
eventually order come in. Anyhow, I have some questions that maybe you all can help 
me with. I've searched the archives and haven't found the answers to these:
 
·                  Do you recommend any automation/circ software systems a small 
library/school can use? Is there life beyond Follett, or do they have a good 
product for this scenario? What is best for small, private school libraries; what 
have you found to be successful?
·                  What vendors/companies have you found to have the best quality 
books/binding, with reasonable prices for a small private school library budget?
·                  What “must have” books would you order for a very small 
private school library, in the categories of nonfiction (series?), reference, and 
multi-cultural? Keep in mind we have very limited space - maybe 100 sq. ft. 01915411
 
 
My prior experience is with very large, fully-automated public school libraries; 
this is unchartered water for me. Thanks in advance,
 
 
Rita Mayer MS, MLS
Librarian / Consultant
Miami, FL 
mediamayer@aol.com
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