[LM_NET] Target: Sirsidynix, Infocentre, and Destiny users

[Betsy Ruffin <Betsy.Ruffin@CLEBURNE.K12.TX.US>]

We are pondering a change in automation software. We currently use Infocentre.  
Follett, since the buyout, is encouraging a switch to Destiny.  Meanwhile, our 
regional service center is forming a consortium using SirsiDynix.  Any change, of 
course, assumes we can get the district to agree to costs.
 
My question then is:  Users of any of these three software packages, what pros and 
cons of the program?  What comments do you have about any change we might make?  Do 
you have any other thoughts?
 
I need this information right away as, if we decide to change, we must convince 
budgetary powers that be and get commitment papers signed before Monday, Jan. 14.  
 
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
 
 
 
Betsy Ruffin
librarian-technologist
Cleburne ISD 
Cleburne, TX
betsy.ruffin@cleburne.k12.tx.us 
 
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