• About
  • Acknowledgements
  • FAQs
  • System Requirements
• Software
  • Register As a User
  • Request for Software
  • 30 Day Trial
  • MS Snapshot Viewer for Access
  • 3.0 TOC Patch (zipped file)
  • Report Bugs
• Help
  • Glossary of Terms
  • User Help
  • Troubleshooting
• Feedback
  • Report Bugs
  • Libris Discussion List
  • Contact Libris
• Facility Planning
  • Planning Documentation
  • New Public Libraries in California
  • Submit Your Site
• Training
  • Infopeople Training
  • Contracting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Q: What is Libris Design?
   A: Libris Design is a library facility planning information system which includes a website with recent information on facility planning topics, a database of recently constructed California public libraries, an area for users to communicate with each other, user help documentation and a trial version of the Libris Design database.
2. Q: What is the Libris Design Database?
   A: The Libris Design database is a Microsoft Access database which can be used to create library building programs and furniture and equipment cost estimates, plan renovations, and produce budgets for library building projects. Users tailor generic library models into building programs for their own specific projects.
3. Q: What are the advantages of Libris Design?
   A: Libris Design saves time and money. It can be used to develop detailed accurate planning documents with or without the assistance of a building consultant. It can also be used to share comprehensive planning information with the design team and to work collaboratively with staff and other constituents.
4. Q: Who developed Libris Design?
   A: Libris Design was conceived by Richard B. Hall of the California State Library who collaborated with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) on the design of the database and website. The project is funded with a LSTA grant from the California State Library managed by the City of Cerritos Library.
5. Q: What does Libris Design cost?
   A: The information on the website is provided free of charge to anyone. The database is available as a free 30-day trial version on the website. The fully functional database is only available to individuals who have taken the two day Libris Design workshop.
6. Q: What kind of PC & software do I need?
   A: The system requirements for using the Libris Design database are detailed here. The recommended minimum system configuration is a Pentium III 500 MHz processor with 128 MB of memory and 100 MB of free disk space using Windows 98, 2000 or XP. Current versions of the database will operate on MS Access 2000 or more current versions. There is no Apple Macintosh version.
7. Q: Who provides training for Libris Design?
   A: Infopeople offers workshops in California. Out of state training can be contracted through the Libris Design Project Manager. See this page for more information on contracting. Check the Infopeople website for the next scheduled workshop.
8. Q: Where do I get a manual to help with the use of Libris Design?
   A: Detailed context sensitive help is imbedded in the database. Additional user help documentation, troubleshooting documents, and cheat sheets are available on the Libris Design CD which is distributed at the workshops.
9. Q: How can I communicate with other Libris Design users?
   A: The Libris Design website provides several opportunities, including a discussion list and a blog, for users to communicate with each other.
10. Q: What if I have a problem using Libris Design?
    A: Individuals who taken the workshop have access to e-mail help via a password protected location on the website. The project cannot support use of the database by individuals who have not taken the two-day workshop.
11. Q: Will there be enhancements to the Libris Design database?
    A. The database is updated on a regular basis including cost revisions, new generic user models, added inventory items and current technology, as well as modifications to the user interface screens and database functionality. The next version of Libris Design will be Libris Design 5.0, scheduled for release in the Fall of 2005.
12. Q: Is there a warranty provided to users of Libris Design?
    A: No. Use is at your own risk! The following disclaimer is in effect for those using Libris Design: Users of Libris Design are hereby advised that there is no express or implied warranty in Libris Design, its database, or any of the downloadable files. The California State Library, the California State Library Foundation, the City of Cerritos, SAIC, and the State of California are not responsible for any loss or damage to anyone that may result from the use of Libris Design or its associated files.
13. Q: How many people have taken the Libris Design training and are actually using it?
    A: Approximately 500 individuals have taken the training. There are currently over 600 individuals who have registered as users to receive the Libris Design e-mail updates.

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Last updated July 22, 2005