We use Alexandria and have for about 15 years. I love it. There is never
a charge for upgrades as long as you keep your subscription current. You
can add a Lexile component (one time fee) and the system will
automatically search through your collection for lexiles, adding them if
you don't already have it entered. The "Study Program" feature (part of
the regular subscription) allows for AC or Reading Counts or your "other"
programs. There are several ways to search, from easy to Boolean and the
graphic interface is great. Cataloging is made easy or you can catalog in
the traditional MARC record format. Go to their website and read about
it: http://www.companioncorp.com/ or call them (they are very nice). Our
district is running on crossplatform (MAC and Windows). Their training is
excellent and tech support is great!
Cindy
Jennifer Davidson <jdavidson@SOLOMON393.K12.KS.US> writes:
>We are looking at purchasing one of these automation systems. Currently
>we use Winnebago Spectrum. There are two libraries in our district,
>with about 12,000 materials each. We are now at the point where the
>superintendent is ready to go to the board and ask them to spend the
>money. He would like us to be able to show the board a comparison
>between the prices and key functions of each system. Although we can
>compare prices, yearly update/tech support costs, etc., we could use
>some input from LM_NET users who are familiar with Alexandria, Dynix,
>and/or Destiny.
>
>We use AR and also Lexiles. There are a K-6 and 7-12 libraries, and
>both are staffed by librarians who have earned an MLS. As I mentioned
>earlier, we currently use Spectrum.
>
>We are especially interested in the issues that affect ease of use or
>the ability to 'do more' for students/patrons and for us.
>
>Jenni Davidson
>
>jdavidson@solomon393.k12.ks.us
>Elementary Librarian/H.S. Spanish
>Solomon USD 393
>Solomon, KS
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Cindy Luchenbill
cluchenbill@fergflor.k12.mo.us
Library Media Specialist
Duchesne Elementary School
100 S. New Florissant Road
Florissant, MO 63031
314-831-1912 x1600 Voice
314-831-1914 Fax
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but
in having new eyes."
-Marcel Proust
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