By creating a union file libraries and school boards can significantly reduce the costs associated with repetitive cataloguing for each site. The local systems need not be the same within a union environment. DSS outputs full MARC records to different local systems for many of its customers. Then, when the records are output for the library, circulation information is also sent for loading into the library's local system. In the instance of CIRC-ready records, no linking is required once the records have been loaded, making them immediately available for circulation.
Database records are available in any output format on tape, diskette or cartridge.
Union files can be created from multiple sites thereby allowing libraries to take advantage of reduced cataloguing costs. Procedures can be developed by DSS to aid in the workflow of your library's technical services department. We are proud to provide a high quality product and backup our products with complete customer satisfaction and on-going support. DSS is committed to providing high quality products and services and continues to improve and expand its products and services to enable libraries to meet their ever-shrinking budgets. Our commitment to our customers continues to be a top priority.