Library Automation Planning Guide

INFOhio has prepared the following general materials to help those planning to automation with SirsiDynix, INFOhio's library automation software. One of the first steps to take is to contact your region's ITC provider. Many ITCs have specific planning guides to assist their customers.

ITC Providers Contact List

Equipment Specifications - list of scanners, printers and workstations compatible with the SirsiDynix software from INFOhio's Transition information

History of INFOhio

INFOhio Barcode Standards - Explains INFOhio policies for item and patron barcodes as they relate to our automation software. Includes links to a Barcode Structure and Algorithm, the Barcode Compliance Agreement  for those automating with INFOhio and a Barcoding Strategies page.

INFOhio Contact List

INFOhio Vendor MARC Record Specifications [MS Word OR PDF 1 pg]

Library Automation Checklist

Retrospective Conversion Services Through Brodart Automation

What You Need to Know About Migration to Sirsi K-12, March 2004 [PDF 2 pgs]

When preparing for successful library automation... Why Automate Your School Library With INFOhio? February 2009. From eTech Ohio Conference presentation by Diane Deibel, INFOhio Consultant for District/Building Support [PDF 80 slides]