The Library Automation Service provides the tools, expertise, and technical support needed to implement and maintain an integrated library management and resource-sharing system. By leveraging electronic technology, this service allows libraries to efficiently access, process, store, retrieve, and share information and materials.

Library Automation enhances a school’s ability to share resources through a centralized circulation management system, increasing access to available materials and helping students develop essential search strategies. The School Library System supports the open-source OPALS (Open-source Automated Library System) platform. The service includes software updates, annual licensing fees, staff training, and both on-site and remote technical support.

Additional features include annual patron database uploads, customization of databases and reports, inventory management support, and disaster recovery procedures for library data.

Susanne Ford, School Library System Program Administrator
518-561-0100 ext. 3101

Sue Lefebvre, School Library System Administrative Assistant
518-561-0100 ext. 3110

School Support Services Division
Champlain Valley Educational Services
Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
1443 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh NY 12901