Local governments, appropriate professional organizations, the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Library Association, and the American Library Association may be able to offer recommendations for locating qualified consultants. State library agencies, consultants, and administrative staff . Library Buildings Consultant List , Library Administration and Management Association, Buildings and Equipment Section. America Library Association, Library Administration and Management Association. Library Automation Library automation projects are important for upgrading the efficiency of library services.
Automation is a complex area and often requires hiring a consultant or outside advisor.
Installing an OCLC terminal to gain access to the international library database for interlibrary loan and other services. Subscribing to online reference services to gain information on business, agriculture, medicine, law, science, education, and other topics. Installing a telefacsimile machine for high speed document delivery. Purchasing an automated online library system. A library with heavy circulation and a variety of programs may benefit from a fully automated online library system, which integrates circulation, patron records, public access library catalogs, and online subject searching.