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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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SIRSILibrary 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 • Pro-actively addresses changes in technology (SirsiDynix).
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.
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
Reports Module Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries) • Pre-developed reports • Create new or customize new or existing reports
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
Director Station (Hadro, 2008) • Reports • Follows user behaviors • Easy access to collection circulation and usage statistics
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
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
Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows • Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users
References Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com.
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
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
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