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WMS = ILS: The New OPAC Model. Stefanie Wittenbach University Librarian Texas A&M University-San Antonio. About Texas A&M University-San Antonio. 3200 students (1975 FTE) Formerly A&M System Center of Kingsville Library: E-preferred collections policy
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WMS = ILS: The New OPAC Model Stefanie Wittenbach University Librarian Texas A&M University-San Antonio
About Texas A&M University-San Antonio • 3200 students (1975 FTE) • Formerly A&M System Center of Kingsville • Library: • E-preferred collections policy • Small print collection; statewide reciprocal borrowing program • Small staff
Choosing an ILS • A&M Kingsville catalog • Size and expertise of staff • Interest in efficiency/maximizing vendor services • Seamlessness for patrons • New options • Cost
Implementation • Migration of existing data • Training • Testing • Go live • Enhancements/Roadmap
Next Steps • Acquisitions budget • Ordering procedures • Course reserves • Updating bibliographic records • Setting up knowledgebase