The design philosophy of Avanti Library Systems emphasizes simplicity, usability and careful design. This results in software that is:

• Easy to use. User interfaces are carefully designed, consistent and simple, offering the user only what they need when they need it. This reduces costs by minimizing the need for extensive training of library staff and patrons.
• Small, efficient and self-contained. With careful minimalist design the software can run effectively on very modest hardware. By keeping systems as self-contained as possible, external dependencies are reduced or eliminated altogether. MicroLCS requires no third party software other than Java to run.
• Flexible and powerful. By building upon a simple well thought out architecture, power and flexibility are not sacraficed for simplicity. MicroLCS is a fully functional client/server library system. Although simple, it has a flexibility and ease of use that are rarely found in any other OPAC in its class.

Avanti Library Systems is dedicated to providing the library community with software products that are both simple to use and powerful, without complicated bells and whistles. When simplicity and power are brought together in a design that captures basic principles well, they make tools that efficiently and elegantly solve the problems for which they are designed. Such tools not only enhance productivity but using them can be a joy.