Rolling Prairie Library Executive Director Beverly J. Obert writes “Welcome to 2006, a new year, a clean slate just waiting for new ideas and plans to take shape. What are your New Year’s resolutions for your library? Whatever you wish to do, planning is the first crucial step…Last fall, I was privileged to attend a workshop on Libris Design. This is a software program developed by the California State Library through an LSTA Grant. By using this massive access database, you can design a library down to the smallest detail….In the end you can print out reports that show exactly what is in each area, the furniture and space needs, collection space and approximate cost. This is a very powerful and versatile tool.”
Beverly attended the Libris Design workshop which was sponsored by the North Suburban Library System last September. Over 600 librarians and library planners are now trained in the use of Libris Design.
