OPALS
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OPALS -Open-source Automated Library SystemThe OPALS Open-source Automated Library System is a powerful cooperatively developed, Web-based, open source program providing Internet access to information databases and library collections. Many schools, churches, businesses and Union collections with ILL needs are succesfully using OPALS. There is no need to install software or purchase expensive computer hardware for this powerful Internet accessed system. There is no charge for software and usually nothing to install onto your workstations. The complete system is hosted and maintained over the Internet thereby freeing your computer services department of any added burden. A yearly subscription is required which is within the budget of even very small libraries. Fees can also be negotiated to respect the needs of the subscriber. A site can be setup for your library for no charge. In most cases, we can setup an evaluation system using your data in a matter of hours. If you decide to keep the site and use OPALS in your library, a small one time setup fee will apply. Media Flex supports OPALS with reasonably priced subscription fees and Internet hosting services customized to meet the needs of small and large libraries. Please email us to learn more. More Information Please! If you are a New York State school system library, the following NYS BOCES School Library Systems also offer CoSers with OPALS hosting services:
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