Description: With computer magazines jam-packed with program reviews and slick ads touting the latest software applications, there's little doubt that technological solutions exist for nearly every information challenge imaginable. But to identify the software packages that best suit the specialized needs of libraries takes a certain degree of techno-savvy and a great deal of time...commodities you and your staff may not be able to spare.

303 Software Packages to Use in Your Library is a one-stop resource that drags the marketplace mire in search of software that meets the particular demands of libraries. Realizing the unique challenge of balancing finite budget dollars with the infinite demands for technology, author Patrick R. Dewey explores the software landscape on your behalf and presents his discoveries in concise, accessible language for busy librarians.

Adding to his "101 Micro Series", which includes 202 Software Packages (ALA, 1995) and 303 CD-ROMs to Use in Your Library (ALA, 1996), Dewey approaches each product with a librarian's understanding of organizational needs. He discusses the technology planning process and its impact on future software selections.

Considering everything from assistance for the disabled to personnel management, the author profiles software packages that offer the best tools, at the best prices. A comprehensive appendix with company addresses leads readers to more information, and a list of Internet resources keeps them up-to-date.

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