Library Services Level 1 - Software Maintenance - OPALS
Ongoing renewal cost for Media Flex OPALS Library System software components. Please refer to service code 552.105 and 552.105.07 for additional service details.
As a mandatory service, districts that use the OPALS Library System will have to also purchase service 552.105.42.
552.105.42 WNYRIC Hosted Library Automation [Mandatory for Media Flex OPALS Districts]
- Active membership in the Erie 1 BOCES School Library System
- Participation in the base components of the service for each catalog:
- 105.01 or 552.105.02 Automation Software Support,
- 105.03 Regional Catalog,
- 105.40 Mandatory Technical Support
- Provision of CoSer planning meeting requirements for library automation.
- Mandatory Minimum requirements as per CoSer:
- server with UPS & verified back-up system
- circulation station with barcode reader
- 1 librarian /Library staff management workstation with CD drive
- 2 student workstations
- portable barcode scanner
- network printer
The WNYRIC utilizes cost effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms.
Staff follow best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher and principal data security and privacy regulations.
Service Desk can be reached Monday –Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. by calling (716) 821-7171, 1-800-872-0780 or by e-mail at servicedesk @e1b.org. A representative will be available from 4:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m to assist you with calls regarding emergency situations. During all other hours and holidays, a caller will receive important information regarding coverage.