Little Things Mean A Lot

Setting the Scene

• Librarian at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester
• One of 53 Nazarene higher education institutions
• Around 30 do not have an automated LMS
• OPALS selected as the LMS

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• Have you ever worked in a library without an automated system?
• What can be learnt from this kind of project?

The first library (or 5!)

The difference made (users)

• can search for more than 2000 items
• easier access to electronic items
• can keep track of their loans

The difference made to staff (users)

• Can keep track of their collection
• Information can be shared
• information literacy sessions

Untitled Slide

• "Being part of a transformed team is truly amazing. It's evident that giants have been awakened in each members self. Everyone is realising what they are capaple of doing and giving their whole."

It doesn't end there

• OPALS is in (or will be in) 7 more libraries
• Can now search for almost 60,000 items

What does this mean for us?

• Valuing our LMS
• Importance of information literacy
• A new library management system

Further Information

• Email: hstocker@nazarene.ac.uk
• OPALS: http://help.opalsinfo.net/
• Facebook: Mission Nazarene Librarians