Question/Topic:
Library software solutions, how to start?
Step 1:
Enter your library materials into Library database.
- Enter library items by typing.
- Enter data automatically from the web (Auto Cataloging).
- Enter data from text, excel, marc files. (Import, Marc)
Requirements:
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You have to enter only the TITLE value to operate your library system.
- The TITLE field has to contain the unique value.
We know that many small libraries do not use barcode scanners and barcode labels when processing check in/out transactions. In order to support this feature our library system requires unique entry into TITLE field. Values of the TITLE field have to be unique.
If you have 2 or more copies of the same book, enter them in the following way:
"To kill a mockingbird - 1"
"To kill a mockingbird - 2"
Notes:
- Names of all fields explain what type of information you can enter.
- You can rename data field names.
Enter your library items (screen from Simple Library Solution)
Step 2:
Enter your library patrons into Borrowers database.
- Enter library patrons/members by typing.
- Enter data from text, excel, or other files. (Import)
Requirements:
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You have to enter only the NAME value to operate your library system.
- The NAME field has to contain the unique value.
We know that many small libraries do not use barcode scanners and barcode labels when processing check in/out transactions. In order to support this feature our library system requires unique entry into NAME field. Values of the NAME field have to be unique.
If you have 2 or more borrowers with the same names, enter them in the following way:
"John Green 1"
"John Green 2"
Enter your library borrowers(screen from Simple Library Solution)
Step 3:
Define due date, fine(optional) and barcode(optional), and other library parameters.
Step 4:
Your library system is ready to process loan and return transactions.
- Process loan and return transactions manually (select, enter item/borrower title/name). Loan and Return transactions
- Process loan and return transactions using barcode labels and barcode scanners (scan item/borrower barcode label/card). Loan and Return transactions
- You can process circulation transactions if the Library(Items) database is loaded or using Check In/Out module (stand-alone application).
Three easy ways to access Library circulation features (landing materials, checking in materials) (Start Library solution and load Library database)
Check In/Out Transaction module allows to process loan / return transactions without launching library software. Your library databases are protected from unwanted modifications and users.
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