Thanks again to everyone who sent these wonderful thoughts. Karen Teigen Oberlin Elementary School Oberlin, LA Justifying Library Circulation and Catalog Automation Automation improves access to information for patrons and increases efficiency in managing the library's collection. There is less clerical tasks involved with automation, leaving more time to work with students and teachers. Computerized records are simple to update, so reports and inventories are more accurate and can be compiled quickly. Automation results in better control over materials.
Circulation systems track overdue materials faster and more efficiently.
More frequent reminders can be sent out to your patrons with overdue items which will lead to less lost items. Circ Plus MORE than paid for itself, and reported that to our administration who was very pleased. Circulation systems instantly tell what items a patron has checked out. Time is saved when a student is leaving the school and you need to know what he or she has out. Automation allows staff to analyze collection usage patterns easily, leading to better collection development.