When you consider automating your library, we think you should consider a number of factors:

• Use of library standards, such as MARC and Z39.50
• Installation and configuration of your system at your location.
• Easy to learn, easy to use
• Features that you need
• Ongoing technical support and feature development
• User community
• Overall value

Stacks is a great solution for many libraries, and has been in use for over ten years. Stacks has all the features you need for your library, and using Stacks doesn't mean you have to be an expert in order to understand it.

When you purchase Stacks, we help you get started right. We take your existing MARC records and import them into Stacks according to your specifications. We configure many aspects of Stacks so it reflects the unique aspects of your library and patrons. Then we come to your site and install Stacks and train your users for a day. Aside from the direct travel costs, this is at no extra cost!

Stacks has an integrated Z39.50 client that allows you to search Internet-based library databases and download professionally-catalogued free MARC records to save you time during retrospective conversion or cataloguing new materials.

Stacks has all the circulation functions you need, and they are very easy to learn. Your volunteers and part-time staff can be trained in about fifteen minutes.

When you start using Stacks in your library, you can call us toll-free or email anytime to ask any questions, and we are happy to hear from you and help you out.

We listen to your suggestions and try to incorporate new features and improvements to Stacks regularly, based on your feedback.

Through our bi-annual Stacks User Group meetings, and together with our Stacks Forums online, we actively foster a community of Stacks users that can help each other and discuss issues of common interest.

We are confident that when you compare all the features of Stacks and the benefits of being a well-cared-for Stacks client, you will conclude that automating your library with Stacks gives you the highest value for your money.