”We migrated to OPALS this year, an open-source ILS which is a fraction of the cost of proprietary systems. The transition was incredibly painless and the customer support is prompt, empathetic and thorough.”Academic Librarian
Association libraries provide authentic print and digital information resources to the communities they serve. OPALS consolidates management of and access to print, digital and archival resource media in one technology hub, using bibliographic cataloging standards and protocols which can even accommodate non Roman alphabet languages.
OPALS Web-based, cloud-based public access catalog and mobile APP provide access to these diverse resources 24/7. The system manages print resource circulation, and there is a self-service option to do so where that is desirable. OPALS includes CMS type portlets enabling you to design a library homepage, print and export report critical data, author “Pathfinder” guides, and provide an integrated bibliography – citation utility for members to record references.
OPALS offers the features of expensive systems at a sustainable cost and includes highly acclaimed training, technical support, and timely updates. The affordable fees do not require the library to submit data to a third party, and does not insert or require association members to view third party commercial advertising.
Contact us to request a free demo system and instruction: info@opalsinfo.net
References:
Genealogical Forum of Oregon Library
http://gfo.ind.opalsinfo.net/bin/home
Institute for American Thought
http://iat.ind.opalsinfo.net/bin/home
Dudley Observatory Library
http://vwd6.cdlc.kari.opalsinfo.net/bin/home
Woodland Cultural Center
http://wcc.scoolaid.net/bin/home
Greater Seattle Aquarium Society Library
http://gsas.mimas.scoolaid.net/bin/home
Center for Advanced Legal Studies Library
http://cals.daphnis.opalsinfo.net/bin/home
Miner Institute – James FitzPatrick Library
http://min.scoolaid.net/bin/home
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
-
”MediaFlex, which offers and maintains OPALS for us, has been consistently the most responsive company in terms of customer support. Having worked with them since 2007, we continue to enjoy a close working relationship.”
School Librarian -
”Thanks to OPALS, 85-90% of our incoming back-office tasks are now smoothly handled automatically – against the former only 10%. We did not experience any troubling side-effects of any kind during/after implementation”
Bazh-GFx Academic Librarian”I can't believe that in an era like this I can still pick up the phone and get connected right away with people who are directly running the business and solve the problem right then and there. It is so rare and I deeply appreciate that! I will reach out to a few other small schools in my area and let them know about your company!”
School Librarian -
”We migrated to OPALS this year, an open-source ILS which is a fraction of the cost of proprietary systems. The transition was incredibly painless and the customer support is prompt, empathetic and thorough.”
Academic Librarian”MediaFlex, which offers and maintains OPALS for us, has been consistently the most responsive company in terms of customer support. Having worked with them since 2007, we continue to enjoy a close working relationship.”
School Librarian -
”Thanks to OPALS, 85-90% of our incoming back-office tasks are now smoothly handled automatically – against the former only 10%. We did not experience any troubling side-effects of any kind during/after implementation”
Bazh-GFx Academic Librarian”I can't believe that in an era like this I can still pick up the phone and get connected right away with people who are directly running the business and solve the problem right then and there. It is so rare and I deeply appreciate that! I will reach out to a few other small schools in my area and let them know about your company!”
School Librarian -
