OpenBiblio express cataloging - circulation 300% up

OpenBiblio with Z39.50 MARC Lookup add-on provided our high school library with express cataloging. In just a few weeks we updated our main collection and circulation increased more than 300%.

In a testimonial [1] (pdf), Mediatheek Marcanti College explains key role of open source ILS OpenBiblio [2] with Z39.50 MARC Lookup add-on.

Supplement with our best practices included:

• Questions you have to ask yourself before starting
• How to save time in ordering and preparation for circulation
• How to save time in cataloging

OpenBiblio 0.5.1 is still beta software.
Check the Roadmap [3] (currently semi-official).
Platform requirements: PHP (YAZ enabled for Lookup add-on), MySQL.

OpenBiblio Release files [4] contain not just scripts needed for using but also:

• Install script
• Detail instructions on installing and requirements