Using Records from Other Software Bibliographic records can be imported without retyping. You can obtain outside records from ODBC compliant mainstream data sources. MARC interface software converts standard bibliographic records for use in TLC's online catalog. It ignores fields that TLC does not use, while retaining critical identifying numbers for future reference and verification. When you type your library's information once, TLC becomes customized.
Security is handled by passwords.
This approach denies outsiders and non library staff access to all other modules. It isn't necessary to automate all at once. Resources may be tight this fiscal year. You may wish to have an online catalog and continue other management functions manually. Perhaps your library doesn't engage in interlibrary loan.