What suits you?

There are several setups of the LibCode Suite possible, you need to decide how you will use the software initially but don't lose any sleep over it... it's very easy to change at a later date!

LibCode does not use Registry Entries or any Special files installed in the System path.  The application can be moved by using Cut and Paste (obviously you would need to adjust the shortcuts that run the software)

Decision Time…

Are you going to run the LibCode Suite as:-

A Server Based Application for everyone, with a local backup as a network fail-safe?

• Before you can install to the File Server you need your network administrator to setup a CMEPLUS folder that gives Library Staff Read/Write/Change access and everyone else Read Only / Execute access (Please make sure permissions are correct to protect your data from more 'inquisitive' users)
• You totally rely on network for normal operation
• More than one person can be adding data or circulating at the one time
• Everyone accesses the same database on the server so information is perfectly up-to-date
• Departments can have Circulation systems setup to circulate only their resources
• There are some bulk updating and setup functions you can’t use when others are using the database so you need to wait until morning or late afternoon to use them
• You need a 10/100 link to your server for speed to be satisfactory

OR

A Local Application for Library staff with Server backup to provide general catalogue access?

• Immune to unreliable or slow network
• Only one person can enter data OR circulate resources at one time (It is certainly possible to share a local installation with another workstation in the library if the technology is in place!)
• Totally separate database from researchers so anything can be done to it at any time without having to consider peak use times
• Server data is only updated when an Alternate Backup is done
• Before you can setup the Alternate Backup destination (CMESAFE) on the File Server you need your network administrator to setup a CMESAFE folder that gives Library Staff Read/Write/Change access and everyone else Read Only / Execute access

After deciding which installation best suits your organisation please go ahead and follow the appropriate instructions.

Note that there are a number of I.T. issues that will need consideration prior to the installation of LibCode Suite. Please refer to the Technical Information Section