--- title: "Think Clearly: The Lucidea Blog | ILS" description: ILS | Discover the how-tos, issues, ideas, challenges and solutions special librarians, knowledge management professionals, and museum managers need to know. --- [![Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/Lucidea_October2018/Images/lucidea-main-logo.png)](https://lucidea.com/) - Software Solutions - Integrated Library Systems - [SydneyEnterprise](https://lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise/) - [GeniePlus](https://lucidea.com/genieplus/) - Knowledge Management - [Inmagic Presto](https://lucidea.com/inmagic-presto/) - [Inmagic DB/TextWorks](https://lucidea.com/inmagic-dbtextworks/) - [LawPort](https://lucidea.com/lawport) - Museum Collections Management - [Argus](https://lucidea.com/argus/) - [ArgusEssentia](https://lucidea.com/argusessentia/) - Archives Collection Management - [CuadraSTAR SKCA](https://lucidea.com/cuadrastar-skca) - [Eloquent Archives](https://lucidea.com/eloquent-archives) - [ArchivEra](https://lucidea.com/archivera) - [ArchivEssentia](https://lucidea.com/archivessentia) - Electronic Resource Management - [LookUp Precision](https://lucidea.com/lookup-precision/) - [Eloquent Records](https://lucidea.com/eloquent-records/) - Resources - [Resources](https://lucidea.com/resources/) - [Upcoming Events](https://lucidea.com/events/) - [Think Clearly Blog](https://blog.lucidea.com/) - [Technical Support](https://lucidea.com/technical-support/) - About Lucidea - [Our Story](https://lucidea.com/about-lucidea/) - [Our Partners](https://lucidea.com/partners/) - [Press Room](https://lucidea.com/press-room/) - [Careers](https://lucidea.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://lucidea.com/contact/) # Think Clearly: The Lucidea Blog # We've Moved! **Think Clearly has a new home! [Click here](https://lucidea.com/blog) to see our latest posts.** **\***If there’s older content you’d like to catch up on, you can browse right where you are, **until Friday, April 5th**. We know it takes a minute to get used to change! ## [Librarians and Technology #2—Evaluating New Software, Databases or Technology](https://blog.lucidea.com/librarians-and-technology-2-evaluating-new-software-databases-or-technology) Posted by [Miriam Kahn, MLS, PhD](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/miriam-kahn-mls-phd) on 12/4/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Librarians and Technology #2—Evaluating New Software, Databases or Technology](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/librarians-technology.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/librarians-and-technology-2-evaluating-new-software-databases-or-technology) Evaluating new technology is often a daunting task. Break it down into its component parts to determine if it fulfills your needs. *Always keep in mind how the new technology supports your mission, improves the services you provide, and enhances access to your collections and curated information.* [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/librarians-and-technology-2-evaluating-new-software-databases-or-technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/librarians-and-technology-2-evaluating-new-software-databases-or-technology#comments-listing) Topics: [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [Special Libraries](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/special-libraries), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils), [Technology](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/technology) ## [Migrating to a New ILS/LMS Doesn’t Have to Hurt](https://blog.lucidea.com/migrating-to-a-new-ils/lms-doesnt-have-to-hurt) Posted by [Phil Wensley](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/phil-wensley) on 10/16/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Migrating to a New ILS/LMS Doesn’t Have to Hurt](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/ils-easy.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/migrating-to-a-new-ils/lms-doesnt-have-to-hurt) No matter how much you loved your library system when you first got it, given that the role of librarians keeps widening in scope (as more and more people realise the value of their librarians), and given the speed of technology developments, there comes a point when changing your ILS/LMS can be worth the effort. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/migrating-to-a-new-ils/lms-doesnt-have-to-hurt) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/migrating-to-a-new-ils/lms-doesnt-have-to-hurt#comments-listing) Topics: [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils), [Strategy](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/strategy) ## [The Right ILS for You—Do You Build or Buy?](https://blog.lucidea.com/the-right-ils-for-you-do-you-build-or-buy) Posted by [Ron Aspe, CEO](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/ron-aspe-ceo) on 6/12/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Right ILS for You—Do You Build or Buy?](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/open-source-vs-turnkey.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/the-right-ils-for-you-do-you-build-or-buy) When planning an integrated library system (ILS) implementation, you should remember that software applications are not like houses: it costs a lot more to build an application from scratch than to buy a new one. But why is that? [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/the-right-ils-for-you-do-you-build-or-buy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/the-right-ils-for-you-do-you-build-or-buy#comments-listing) Topics: [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils), [Special Librarians](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/special-librarians), [Open source](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/open-source) ## [Why an Integrated Library System (ILS) is Key to Your Independence](https://blog.lucidea.com/why-an-integrated-library-system-ils-is-key-to-your-independence) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 5/15/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why an ILS is Key to Your Independence](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/ils-freedom.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/why-an-integrated-library-system-ils-is-key-to-your-independence) People who need people may indeed be the luckiest people in the world, but if you depend on others in order to do your job successfully, you’re going to need a strategy that embraces both daily partnership and situational independence. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/why-an-integrated-library-system-ils-is-key-to-your-independence) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/why-an-integrated-library-system-ils-is-key-to-your-independence#comments-listing) Topics: [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils), [Special Librarians](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/special-librarians) ## [SydneyEnterprise is the Law Firm Library Efficiency Engine](https://blog.lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise-is-the-law-firm-library-efficiency-engine) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 4/17/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![SydneyEnterprise is the Law Firm Library Efficiency Engine](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/law-contract-success.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise-is-the-law-firm-library-efficiency-engine) Duane Morris LLP is a Philadelphia-based law firm with more than 800 attorneys in 28 offices, practicing in the U.S., U.K. and Asia. The firm serves a broad array of clients worldwide and provides innovative solutions to legal and business challenges. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise-is-the-law-firm-library-efficiency-engine) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise-is-the-law-firm-library-efficiency-engine#comments-listing) Topics: [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [Special Libraries](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/special-libraries), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils) ## [Part Two: How to Leverage Analytics in Your Special Library](https://blog.lucidea.com/part-two-how-to-leverage-analytics-in-your-special-library) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 2/27/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![request-se.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/request-se.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/part-two-how-to-leverage-analytics-in-your-special-library) One of Lucidea’s goals is to ensure a high return on investment for our clients. Per Wikipedia, “A high ROI means the investment's gains compare favorably to its cost.” Please read on for an example of how to think about and measure gains after implementing a Lucidea ILS or KM solution. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/part-two-how-to-leverage-analytics-in-your-special-library) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/part-two-how-to-leverage-analytics-in-your-special-library#comments-listing) Topics: [Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/management), [Inmagic Presto](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/inmagic-presto), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils) ## [Marketing Your Library: The Benefits For Special Libraries](https://blog.lucidea.com/benefits-of-marketing-your-special-library) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 2/13/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![marketing-your-library-hs.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/marketing-your-library-hs.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/benefits-of-marketing-your-special-library) Library marketing has become a hot topic, with public libraries working hard to increase footfall and enroll new members. With regard to special libraries, some companies believe that since the library is in place, staff will automatically flock to it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case despite the fact that their users are a captive audience. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/benefits-of-marketing-your-special-library) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/benefits-of-marketing-your-special-library#comments-listing) Topics: [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [Special Libraries](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/special-libraries), [Marketing](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/marketing), [ILS](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/ils), [Library Automation Software](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-automation-software) ## [5 Ways You Can Get the Most from a Software Demo](https://blog.lucidea.com/5-ways-you-can-get-the-most-from-a-software-demo) Posted by [Ron Aspe, CEO](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/ron-aspe-ceo) on 1/4/2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![soft-demo.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/soft-demo.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/5-ways-you-can-get-the-most-from-a-software-demo) We’ve all suffered through slick, packaged PowerPoint presentations that offer few glimpses of the actual software product. Seldom do we really get to see what we’re interested in. Here is a fool proof strategy to get potential vendors to actually show you how their products can help you achieve your goals. 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