Essex

**Technology profile of the library authority**
Are library systems shared with other authorities? Yes -Southend and Thurrock.
 * Shared Services**

Is the service or aspects of theservice outsourced? No
 * Outsourcing**

Intellident all all major libraries
 * RFID**

Use Overdrive, Ebrary, Clipper, Bloomsbury
 * E-books**

What EDI mesages are used?? Quotes, Orders, Order Response, Invoices, Order Fulfilment
 * EDI**

How is this achieved? Electronic file from VSmart Library Management system by ftp to corporate finance system.
 * Integration between Library Systems and Finance**