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Title: Deciding Which Trade-Offs Are Acceptable

Author: Balas, Janet L Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: Computers in Libraries, v24 n4 p25(3) Publication Date: Apr 2004
  ISSN: 1041-7915
  Illustrations: Screen Layouts; Tables
URL of Publication: http://www.infotoday.com

When a library is deciding whether to implement a library automation system or keep its legacy system, the staff needs to determine which trade-offs are acceptable. The newer systems may be feature rich, but may not have the one feature that makes staff members' jobs easier. Security versus privacy is another critical issue. The American Library Association (ALA) offers information and resources such as relevant legislation on its Web site that allow librarians to do more research on privacy, freedom, and intellectual property issues. The ALA has also put together total cost of ownership (TCO) worksheets that can help libraries decide whether buying filtering technology is cost-effective and compare the cost of filtering to E-rate discounts. WebJunction is another Web site that offers a resource for librarians who wish to do more research. Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Web site seeks to provide a centralized online community of libraries and agencies that shares knowledge about information technology. LibraryHQ is another Web site that provides additional information and links to such issues as Internet filtering and blocking. Libraries can use these resources to make an informed decision as to which type of system to implement.

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