The discusssion list and blog on the website allows users to ask questions of other users about their experience with Libris DESIGN. These may be used as a communication tool by anyone whether they have taken the training course or not.

No. Use Libris DESIGN 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, including its software, database or any of the downloadable files.

Libris DESIGN is a library facility-planning database that assists local library officials with the planning of public library buildings.

Libris DESIGN users can tailor pre-existing generic library models into building programs and project cost estimates for specific local library building projects.

You can reach other AspectJ users by using the aspectj-users mailing list. You can subscribe to the list or view the list archives from the AspectJ home page http://eclipse.org/aspectj .

Maintaining a high level of security when dealing with confidential information such as sensitive patent, legal, financial or employee information is essential for maintaining an organization of high integrity. It is therefore advised that sensitive material sent through e-mail between Ericsson and it’s partners and vice versa should be protected using mail encryption. Ericsson uses a standard, S/Mime Digital id, referred to as EriCA.

Yes - users can establish and take part in online discussions on a wide range of social and economic topics. The site also provides information on researchers in particular subject fields.

Libris DESIGN saves time and money. It can be used to quickly develop library planning documents that are detailed and comprehensive thereby improving the quality of the public library building.

The Cerritos Public Library, Cerritos, California contracted with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to develop the Libris DESIGN database with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the California State Library.

Funds for the development of Libris DESIGN came from a federally funded grant provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act and administered by the California State Library.

The software will be distributed at the training workshops. It is only available to individuals who have taken the training workshop.

Infopeople will provide training classes on a fee basis to California Public Library planners. Out of state training can be contracted through the Libris DESIGN Project Manager.

In addition to user help documentation, the Libris DESIGN website contains a troubleshooting guide and a glossary of Libris DESIGN and Microsoft Access terminology. It also contains general library facility planning information.

The Libris DESIGN software has been enhanced on a regular basis in response to information received in training sessions, from the user group, and via the feedback and user help features on the website.

No. Infopeople provides training certificates for individuals who complete the Infopeople Libris DESIGN coursework, but there is no Libris DESIGN accrediting agency.

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.

The minimum system configuration is a Pentium 200 MHz processor with 64 MB of memory and 100 MB of free disk space using Windows 98 , ME, or XP operating system. The preferred minimum system configuration is a Pentium III 500 MHz processor with 128 MB of memory and 100 MB of free disc space. Libris DESIGN can be run on MS Access 2000 or higher.

No. There are currently no plans to provide the software on any other platform other than the "Wintel" PC platform.

The detailed context sensitive help in the program can be quite helpful. In addition the web site has a directory of error messages, "Troubleshooting and Error Messages", and what to do about them, and a glossary of Libris DESIGN terminology and planning assumptions. Extensive User Help Documentation is included on the CD with the software.

Library consultants and library planners who have used Libris DESIGN may be contacted by leaving a message on the Libris DESIGN website User Bulletin Board. The listing of individuals on the website does not imply endorsement or recommendation by the California State Library, Infopeople or the Cerritos Public Library. This is only a referral system, therefore "Let the buyer beware."