Small Library Pro, Frequently Asked Questions:

Loan (Check-Out), Return (Check-In)

• How to manage loan transactions?
• How to manage return transactions?
• Does this program monitor check-out transactions?
• How to get a report on loaned out (not returned) item?
• Can the loan period be changed while the book (item) is loaned?
• How can I find a list of all overdue items?
• How can I create a list of "overdue borrowers" and email reminder to them?
• How can I allow somebody to process loans/returns but prohibit him/her from editing/deleting book entries?

Library Setup (Manual/Barcode, DueDate, Fee,...)

• How to define/change Due Date Period?
• How to define Barcode and Fine functionality?

Database management

• How to catalog new library items (good practice)?
• How to combine library databases from several computers into one?
• How many items including books, CDs, DVDs and cassetes is the program capable of handling?
• How to customize Small Library Pro?
• Can we backup into a flash stick with 256 Mb?
• How can I allow somebody to process loans/returns but prohibit him/her from editing/deleting book entries?
• How to manage multiple copies of the same book?

Barcode

• Does the Library Pro support a bar code scanner?
• How to define new labels for a book barcode?
• Can Library Pro use bar coded labels for books and patrons (Students)?
• Does this program come with a barcode reader/scanner?
• What a bar code scanner/reader do you suggest to use with your Library software?
• How to print library bar code labels (book labels)?
• How to enter book numbers from pre-printed barcode labels?
• How to create bar code entries for existing records?
• I want to print out the bar-code labels in advance to put on the books when they are being catalogued ?

Labels

• How to print spine labels?
• How to print member/patron id cards?

Supplies

• What are the supplies needed? Labels?
• Does this program come with a barcode reader/scanner?
• Do you have supplies for your library software such as catalogue cards, labels, barcode scanner, etc.?
• What a bar code scanner/reader do you suggest to use with your Library software?

Web Search, Auto-Cataloging

• If we scan in ISBN # will it retrieve the books information from the internet?
• How to make my Library Software "book web search ready"?
• General Information - Web Auto-Search and Auto-Catalog
• How to make my organizer web search ready ?

Web Browser

• Can my library members view/search library databases through a Browser ?

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