Here are a few notes on the handouts attached here:
Automation2005.ppt is the main presentation file
checklists.htm is a checklist for evaluating library automatios systems
Craftsburyconversion.doc is a set of instructions (a work in progress) for volunteers assisting in the conversion at Craftsbury Public Library
NPowerstaffskillssurvey.pdf is a survey to assess staff computing skills
techservice.doc is an overview of library automation from a technical services (cataloging, etc.) perspective (It has had only minor updates since 1997)
You can reach the DOL document "Vermont Library Guidelines for MARC Record Input Level K Cataloging for Original Input of Monograph Records" at this URL:
http://dol.state.vt.us/WWW_ROOT/000000/HTML/TSU/GuidelinesMARC.htm
You can reach the checklist of information required for VPLF applications involving automation projects at this URL:
http://dol.state.vt.us/gopher_root5/libraries/vplf/AutomationChkLst.pdf