Since libraries differ in their workflows, they will differ in how they integrate PromptCat to take advantage of its potential for reducing effort. Yes, in the sense that the newest materials with PromptCat-delivered records will be processed more quickly, thereby freeing staff to work on the backlog. Unfortunately, PromptCat can't be used to deliver records for an existing backlog. I don't think so. PromptCat doesn't require certain workflow or staffing patterns.
Libraries can make as many or as few changes as they desire or see as necessary.
To the extent that PromptCat will reduce the clerical burden of librarians, it is likely to change jobs. We expect that librarians will be freed to concentrate on the urgent needs of patrons and the pressing problems of gaining a grip on electronic information, particularly on the Internet. Part of our motive in developing PromptCat was to free librarians and library staff to explore their new role in the electronic world. Our next major initiative is PromptSelect, a materials ordering and selection system. We'll be market-testing portions of this service next summer.