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Board hears concerns about Vega and LEAP software upgrades from Monarch system
Summary
Library staff reported ongoing issues with Vega and LEAP products being introduced through the Monarch system, including that Vega is still under development, the library's $1,500 initial share, and potential operational impacts if LEAP replaces current circulation clients.
Library staff updated the West Bend Community Library Board on Feb. 18 about two software products Monarch has proposed — Vega and LEAP — and raised concerns about functionality, costs and rollout timing.
Library Director Steve told the board that Vega — a third-party layer intended to enhance catalog discovery, programming calendars and promotions on top of the Polaris integrated library system (ILS) — is “under development” and that the library has not yet been billed. He said, “The good news is we haven't paid for that product yet. We haven't gotten a bill for it,” and…
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