Moving to the next generation: Aston University's selection and implementation of Galaxy 2000

In the summer of 1993, Aston University Library & Information Services decided to replace its library housekeeping system, Geac 9000. Most of the detailed evaluation of potential systems was carried out between May 1994 and March 1995. In April 1995 Aston chose Galaxy 2000 from DS Ltd. Installation of the new system was carried out during the summer vacation and completed just in time for the start of the new academic year. By the end of 1995, the rich functionality Aston enjoyed on its old system was virtually all available on the new one, and additional features, such as self‐issue, inter‐library loans and a Web catalogue interface, were under development.