We went to Destiny also, We had Infocentre before that and it crashed and burned and we have to scrap together a backup to get it going again on Destiny, but since we changed over no problems. We run a HS/JH library and an elementary library an the same server (they host it). Again it not cheap, but it works great.
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 7:12 AM, Kenny, David <dke...@district100.com> wrote: > We use Follett Destiny in Belvidere, as well. It’s not cheap (or “Free, as > in Beer”), but it’s seamless, has its own support system, and relatively > painless to integrate with. I should mention that before we were using > Follett Destiny, we were using a previous Follett product called OPAC. That > product was significantly more horrific, particularly since each school > (collection) required its own server, it’s own database and its own > maintenance. It was, of course, cheaper than Destiny. But then again, OPAC > isn’t even sold anymore as its services have been effectively integrated > into Destiny. Destiny’s big sell, getting us out of OPAC, was the migration > of all separate databases into one database, one server, which then also > facilitates interlibrary loans, seamless transfer of students from one > library (collection) to another. Follett also supports SIF integration, > which we have implemented, and after a couple years of fine-tuning our own > local knowledge of SIF and the product we use to manage it, has made the > yearly pain of updating the student database all the more simple. > > > > David Kenny > > Network Administrator > > Belvidere CUSD #100 > > > > From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org > [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Alex > Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:35 PM > To: tech-geeks@tech-geeks.org > Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Library Computer System Recommendations > > > > can you run more than one database on a server? > > > > Thanks > > Alex > > On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Abe Loveless <li...@lovelesscentral.org> > wrote: > > Follett's Destiny. Our libraries are very pleased with it. > http://www.follettsoftware.com/sub/destiny_solutions/ > > Runs on Windows server, requires a SQL database. The front-end does load > it's on web server app, so technically it doesn't require Windows server or > IIS. > > I'd also take a look at KOHA. > http://koha.org/ > > > > Upp, William wrote: > > Our school's library is going to change over to a computer system for > cataloging, check out, etc. I would like some recommendations from those of > you whose districts use this type of system. The system can be a cost or > free software system, I really do not care. Also would like to know what > hardware requirements you use for the system as well. > > Thanks. > > > William Upp > Technology Coordinator > Computer and Business Instructor > Scott-Morgan School District #2 (Bluffs Schools) > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: tech-geeks-unsubscr...@tech-geeks.org > For additional commands, e-mail: tech-geeks-h...@tech-geeks.org > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: tech-geeks-unsubscr...@tech-geeks.org > For additional commands, e-mail: tech-geeks-h...@tech-geeks.org > > > > ________________________________ > Pursuant to Illinois’ public records law, this written communication may > constitute a public record which is available to the public and media upon > request. Please be advised that this email communication may be subject to > public disclosure. > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > -- Daniel E. Ragen District Technology Coordinator Dupo CUSD 196 600 Louisa Ave Dupo, IL 62239 Phone - 618-286-3214 x2141 dra...@dupo.stclair.k12.il.us ''Life's tough ... it's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
