Avanti Library Systems grew out of a project started in 1998 to develop a simple low cost open source library system for small libraries. A key goal was to design the system around a general model of a library system rather than design it to the needs of a specific library or type of library. This resulted in an OPAC that is simple, very efficient and adaptable to a variety of libraries and situations.
The design philosophy of Avanti Library Systems emphasizes simplicity, usability and careful design. This results in software that is:
Easy to use. User interfaces are carefully designed, consistent and simple, offering the user only what they need when they need it. This reduces costs by minimizing the need for extensive training of library staff and patrons.
Small, efficient and self-contained. With careful minimalist design the software can run effectively on very modest hardware. By keeping systems as self-contained as possible, external dependencies are reduced or eliminated altogether. MicroLCS requires no third party software other than Java to run.
Flexible and powerful. By building upon a simple well thought out architecture, power and flexibility are not sacraficed for simplicity. MicroLCS is a fully functional client/server library system. Although simple, it has a flexibility and ease of use that are rarely found in any other OPAC in its class
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Useful links
Using Open Source Systems for Digital Libraries
Open Source Integrated Library Systems (Library Technology Reports)
Open Source Systems in Libraries
Open source library management systems: a multidimensional evaluation.: An article from: Australian Academic & Research Libraries
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