[Libs-Or] Automation request: need to place holds in two library catalogs easily

[Jane Cothron]

Hi--
    I work for a library consortium that's been together for upwards of
twenty years. The libraries have shared an integrated library system
(SirsiDynix Symphony) and catalog. This year, the libraries in the
consortium are going in separate directions and will have two separate ILS
and catalogs.  Since none of the libraries are very large and depend on the
goodwill of voters for their funding all the libraries involved have stated
that they want to continue to share resources.
    I need to find out if there are existing softwares that will allow
holds to be placed across two or more library catalogs.  Optimally, this
should allow the library patrons to place their own online holds easily and
should not require staff to actually place the holds.  We've talked with
OCLC staff about WorldCat Local and it sounds good, but does not answer the
question of whether the holds can be placed automatically.
   I would much appreciate any suggestions you might offer. Thanks very
much for your help.

Sincerely--
Jane


Jane Cothron
Cataloger
Coastal Resources Sharing Network
Lincoln County Library District
P.O. Box 2027
Newport, Oregon 97365
541-265-3066 (phone & fax)
jcothron at lincolncolibrarydist.org
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