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Sarita Molina and Melissa Yanez

Surpass Programs for Library Types

Centriva

“Hub Central”Windows-based desktop application

Features

Central -Circulation

Shuttle

Copycat

Serials

Self-Check

Safari Selections

Reading Program Service (RPS)

Hardware

Supplies

Awards & Honors

•Pricing Varies.

•Competitive discounts are given for upgrades.

Weaknesses

• Sources searched:– Google– Library Journal– Facebook- Surpass’ Page– Phone Interview with retired librarian who used Surpass– Databases– List_Serv– LM_NET

Reasons to Recommend

Experience

Supportive

Responsive

Simple

Trial versions

It’s a winning decision.

Resources:• Breeding, Marshall. "Surpass Software Company Profile." Library Technology

Guides. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Jul 2011. http://www.librarytechnology.org/surpass.pl.

• Elementary Library website using Surpass: https://cas.shsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=ceadde7cb0944a928f54afbaa226bbcb&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cherokee.polk.k12.ga.us%3a8010%2fsurpass%2fWebSafari.exe

• http://www.surpasssoftware.com/ • Julie Stevens, retired Library Media Specialist• Surpass News." Surpass Software. Surpass Software, 2011. Web. 21 Jul 2011.

http://www.surpasssoftware.com/news.html.