Value

Planner provides tremendous value for the money. Here's what you get when you subscribe:

> Available for simultaneous use by an unlimited number of authorized library staff. You determine who uses it. You have the ability to manage users at any time.

> A “Welcome Kit” introduces you to Planner. An Implementation Plan gets your library up and running in short order, including a step-by-step startup checklist.

> Powerful analytical tools include:

• Census data query tool
• Geographic data query tool
• Characteristics tables
• Service indicators

> Versions for current service areas, future service areas, and long-term service areas

> Multiple training sessions using web conferencing speed operations. A richly illustrated training manual with hands-on tutorials is practical and useful.

> An intuitive user interface means library staff doesn't need to know how to operate GIS, or depend upon staff from other agencies to get the results you need.

> A built-in help desk provides instructions for common tasks; a control index so you can understand all the tools, buttons, and features; describes individual pages; documents data and methods; and answers frequently asked questions.

> Free technical support utilizes web conferencing so that it's easy to solve problems and get back to work.

> Embedded, state-of-the-art GIS software built upon the industry's leading ESRI platform assures quality and reliability.

> The safety of your data is assured with application hosting by Metropolis New Media in a professional facility with firewall protected data and fast, redundant Internet connectivity.

> Free updates of school, demographic, and geographic data, when available.

> Free Planner software updates, when available.

> Packaged with relevant data including:

• Census 2000 SF1 and SF3 data
• Geographic data that includes streets and highways, water features, railroads, cultural features, landmarks, parks, water features, boundary features such as city, county, state, and more
• Public school data from the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)
• Current year population estimates with age breakdowns by census block
• Two population projections with age breakdowns by census block
• Geocoded library cardholder analysis
• Your key library data including holdings, usage, facilities, computers, operations, and more