OVERVIEW
The EduAdmin Library Module is a fully functional library administration,
issuing and cataloguing package. Facility exists to store items of different
kinds in the library database, such as books, CD ROMs, periodicals, slides, etc.
These items form the main library database. Abstracts, analyticals and keywords
can be attached to each item for searching purposes. Statistics are available on
the number of items issued and the frequency of issue. Items can be catalogued
using the Dewey system, as well as ISBN, ISSN and LCCN. Extensive search
facilities are available to interrogate the items database.
The Module allows for easy transfer of student data from the EduAdmin Student
Module into the Library Module. Six different restriction types can be attached
to borrowers, including restrictions preventing the issuing of an item to a
borrower if he has overdue items outstanding or if he has already borrowed a
certain number of items. Fines can be issued and maintained for overdue books. A
reserves function allows books to be held for a certain borrower. A full history
of the items each borrow has been issued is also available.
Included in the Module is functionality to allow for easy printing of
bar-coded ID cards for borrowers and bar-coded labels for items. These can be
used when issuing.
A full Library Desk function is also included which is used for the issue and
return of items. The use of a keyboard wedge scanner allows for instant scanning
of borrower ID cards and item labels, dramatically speeding up the issuing and
returns process. The Desk function will warn the user if the borrower has
restrictions attached and will then allow the user to override the restriction
if desired.
Cataloguing and searching functionality included a full Authority file with
keywords as well as a See and See Also list. Several functions are included to
allow tidying up of items database entries, such as automatically moving
prefixes, updating classification codes and searching and replacing. A Stock
Take function is also included.
Searching of the items database by students is achieved via the OPAC (Online
Public Access Catalogue) system. This system allows for powerful searches of the
items database on several fields. It also includes access to the See lists. Full
details of found items are displayed for the user, differentiating between
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Issued and Lost titles.
Top Reasons to use the EduAdmin Library Module
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Multi-campus libraries
supported with security access for each library
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Emailing accounts
automatically to caregivers and borrowers
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Emailing overdue book
notices automatically to parents and borrowers
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Free access ISBNdb.com
enables automatic cataloguing
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Import of borrower and staff
records from admin or library database
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Catalogue Assistant with
optional list of Authorities
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Design and print your own
item labels and borrower cards
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Support for Dewey, ISBN,
ISSN and LCCN codes
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OPAC (Open Public Access
Catalogue) for searching by borrowers from any location
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Wish list, Frequency list,
Update Classification, Issue History
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Statistics including number
of items issued and returned today
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Electronic stock-take with
comprehensive exception reports that consider issued stock
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Separate system for text
book management
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LIBRARY MODULE
