LIBRARY SYSTEM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION: A CASE STUDY

This paper is based on experiences gained in selecting and implementing a new library management system (LMS) for the Australian Graduate School of Management (a School of both The University of Sydney & The University of New South Wales) over a two year period during 1997, 1998 and 1999. I attempt to pass on the lessons learned from experience, colleagues, consultants, vendors and the literature over that period, and this paper is those lessons condensed into a brief guide for those that might be looking at a new LMS for their own organisation.

Mary Anne Kennan,
Manager,
Information Systems and Resources,
Frank Lowy Library,
Australian Graduate School of Management,
University of NSW,
Sydney, 2052
Australia
phone 02 9931 9380,
fax 02 9662 2451,
Email maryannek@agsm.edu.au