sirsi library automation system

SIRSILibrary Automation

System

SIRSILibrary Automation

System

Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom

Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom

Sirsi Unicorn Sirsi Unicorn

A dynamic library automation system.

Aligns with our library needs and customer service.

Twenty-five years in librariesCurrently the most commonly

used worldwidePro-actively addresses changes

in technology (SirsiDynix).

A dynamic library automation system.

Aligns with our library needs and customer service.

Twenty-five years in librariesCurrently the most commonly

used worldwidePro-actively addresses changes

in technology (SirsiDynix).

Sirsi UnicornSirsi Unicorn

This system is used by both local public school districts and the local public library and is used by the Montana Shared Catalog. It is modeled and used effectively in Hellgate Middle School LMC and Cold Springs Elementary LMC.

This system is used by both local public school districts and the local public library and is used by the Montana Shared Catalog. It is modeled and used effectively in Hellgate Middle School LMC and Cold Springs Elementary LMC.

Access to Library/ Cataloging ModuleAccess to Library/

Cataloging ModuleiBistro (SirsiDynix)

“A web software package wrapped around a server”

Online catalog component Provides online access through

browser Allows MT Shared Library, so

multiple libraries can participate

iBistro (SirsiDynix)

“A web software package wrapped around a server”

Online catalog component Provides online access through

browser Allows MT Shared Library, so

multiple libraries can participate

Reports ModuleReports Module

Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009

Measuring Libraries) Pre-developed reports Create new or customize

new or existing reports

Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009

Measuring Libraries) Pre-developed reports Create new or customize

new or existing reports

Circulation Module/ Interface

Circulation Module/ Interface

WorkFlows (SirsiDynix)Academic Reserves: create,

charge, renew, edit, discharge, and remove from reserves

Acquisitions and Fund Accounting

Fund managements Vendor performance Orders Reports

WorkFlows (SirsiDynix)Academic Reserves: create,

charge, renew, edit, discharge, and remove from reserves

Acquisitions and Fund Accounting

Fund managements Vendor performance Orders Reports

Director Station (Hadro, 2008)

Reports Follows user behaviors Easy access to collection

circulation and usage statistics

Director Station (Hadro, 2008)

Reports Follows user behaviors Easy access to collection

circulation and usage statistics

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Stable, even under extreme load

Robust, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions and simultaneous users

Flexible, to accommodate the varied needs of a large consortia

Stable, even under extreme load

Robust, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions and simultaneous users

Flexible, to accommodate the varied needs of a large consortia

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Secure, to protect our patrons/users privacy and data

User-friendly, to facilitate patron and staff use of the system

Integrated, to manage all technical and public services within the library

Secure, to protect our patrons/users privacy and data

User-friendly, to facilitate patron and staff use of the system

Integrated, to manage all technical and public services within the library

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows

Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users

Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users

ReferencesReferences

Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com.

Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com.

ReferencesReferences

Hadro, Josh (10/15/2008). Director's station for usage stats: SirsiDynix's newest software releases give librarians easy access to collection circulation and usage stats; streamlined ILL process. Library Journal, Retrieved July 1, 2009, from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6602837.html?industryid=47125

Hadro, Josh (10/15/2008). Director's station for usage stats: SirsiDynix's newest software releases give librarians easy access to collection circulation and usage stats; streamlined ILL process. Library Journal, Retrieved July 1, 2009, from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6602837.html?industryid=47125

ReferencesReferences

Mt.gov (n.d.). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from http://www.msl.mt.gov/For_Librarians/Montana_Shared_Catalog/default.asp

Mt.gov (n.d.). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from http://www.msl.mt.gov/For_Librarians/Montana_Shared_Catalog/default.asp

ReferencesReferences

SirsiDynix (n.d.). SirsiDynix Unicorn library management system technical overview. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from the SirsiDynix Web side:http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Unicorn_Technical_Overview.pdf

http://sirsidynix.com

SirsiDynix (n.d.). SirsiDynix Unicorn library management system technical overview. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from the SirsiDynix Web side:http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Unicorn_Technical_Overview.pdf

http://sirsidynix.com