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SIRSI Library Automation System

SIRSI Library Automation System. Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom. Sirsi Unicorn. A dynamic library automation system. Aligns with our library needs and customer service. Twenty-five years in libraries Currently the most commonly used worldwide

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SIRSI Library Automation System

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  1. SIRSILibrary Automation System Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom

  2. Sirsi Unicorn • A dynamic library automation system. • Aligns with our library needs and customer service. • Twenty-five years in libraries • Currently the most commonly used worldwide • Pro-actively addresses changes in technology (SirsiDynix).

  3. Sirsi 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.

  4. Access to Library/ Cataloging Module 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

  5. Reports Module Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries) • Pre-developed reports • Create new or customize new or existing reports

  6. 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

  7. Director Station (Hadro, 2008) • Reports • Follows user behaviors • Easy access to collection circulation and usage statistics

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows • Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users

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

  12. References 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

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

  14. References 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

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