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The Cybrarian Technology Advantage
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| Decision Factors |
Cybrarian is Web-based! |
Old Client/Server |
| Total Cost of Ownership |
Totally integrated into one database; no extra costs! |
Many Modules/Multi-Vendors (Incremental cost for each) |
| Data Storage |
Hosted professionally; no servers needed at your Library! |
Local, Proprietary |
| Data Safety |
Encryption, virus protection and daily/weekly backup. |
Tech-savvy personnel must provide at additional time and expense. |
| Data Conversion |
Free! Included and done in about 3 weeks after receiving your data! |
Charge to set up your server and convert your data. |
| Off-Campus Access |
24/7, from any Internet computer. |
Third-party software required, at an additional expense. |
| Patrons Website |
webOPAC integrated with automated data publishing. |
Additional module; requires multi-step publishing process. |
| Data Sync |
Auto-flows throughout to all sections and webOPAC! |
Manual Entry/Copy/Paste between programs. |
| Hardware Considerations |
No servers to buy; we manage your data for you. |
Costly hardware; tech-savvy personnel required for operations. |
| Maintenance/Support |
Telephone and web-based tech support is included with monthly fee! |
They charge to come and solve problems. (+ travel costs) |
| Guarantee |
Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee! |
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