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e-Library
is one of the most installed Windows-based library
automation systems in Australia.
Developed entirely with Microsoft technologies, e-Library
is totally compatible with the entire range of current
Microsoft operating systems, office suites and current
Microsoft Web technologies.
Patrons of the library familiar with the Windows
environment will be able to proficiently use the
enquiry modules without any training or instructions.
Its graphical user interface complies with Windows
standards and its intuitive user interface makes
it easy for the first time librarian to navigate
through all its comprehensive functions.
e-Library is a Windows and Web based library automation
management software package allowing for unprecedented
interactivity and complete online information management.
Customisable Library Automation.
e-Library is a customisable library automation management
system that is delivered as a client server as well
as a totally server based web backend for a comprehensive
searching, reservation, loans and cataloguing system.
There is no limit to the number of users, neither
is there a per-computer license fee for the product.
It is state of the art and there is a nominal annual
subscription fee which covers an unlimited number
of user perpetual licenses, service and support with
phone, e-mail and fax support, and guaranteed response
times. Learn more about the service and support provided
by Functional Solutions.
Features
Consider some of the many features below
• Acquisitions
• Catalogue
• Circulation
• Reports
• Stocktake
• Serials
Wizards
e-Library provides a number of tools to assist the
new or novice user to use the product without any
training. This is particularly important for a host
of library patrons needing to search the catalogue
for the first time. The wizards are not only intuitive
but assist with revealing the contents of the collection
in an orderly and logical manner.
Acquisitions
The Acquisitions module is one of the entry points
to populate the database. All material purchased
by the library can be ordered through this module.
This includes, but is not limited to, books, periodicals,
audio visual equipment, furniture, stationery etc.
- the list is endless. This module has its own financial
parameter which includes comprehensive department
budgeting and purchasing controls.
Catalogue
The catalogue database is very exhaustive and is
bottomless. Apart from the normal detailed bibliographical
database, it includes extra features for storing
and retrieving other non-standard bibliographic data
like images, audio tracks, video tracks with audio,
Internet links, asset registers for high cost items,
etc. There are four different catalogue interface
screens to enable each individual user at each site
to choose the interface they feel comfortable working
with. One of the screens is totally configurable
by the user to their specific layouts including font
and colours.
Circulation
The circulation screen is intuitive and comprehensive.
The librarian can go directly to any patron or catalogue
item from this screen and add new patrons or catalogue
items. The circulation modules is very detailed and
totally parameterised. These parameters are very
comprehensive and can be applied individually or
by groups to catalogue or patron records.
Reports
There is a comprehensive report for every item of
data stored in the database. All the reports come
with a comprehensive set of selection criteria. All
the reports are viewable on the screen by default
and then the user has the option to print it, send
it to a file or send it to an e-mail address. All
the reports can be tailored to user specific requirements.
Stocktake
Keeping track of the assets of your library can be
a monumental task. The fact that a lot of libraries
do a count of their collection on an annual basis
and close down the area being counted until the count
is finalised is not only unproductive but reflects
badly on the lack of services being provided by a
service organisation. In e-Library your stocktake
can be done on one part or the whole collection while
the library is operational. This means no down time
for the patrons and suspect or high transaction material
can be continually targeted multiple times a year
instead of annually when the loss could be substantial.
Serials
With a fully comprehensive serials package, e-Library
allows for both the ordering/tracking of serials
and the cataloguing of serial items. When cataloguing
a serial items, unlike in some other library software
available, users have the ability to allocate specific
subject types only to a single serial item and not
have this subject type connect to the rest of the
serials in that family.
Contact
Contact us for further information if you are considering
a library automation system for your establishment.
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