|
|
INFOcus / January
2008 | |
|
BUYER’S
GUIDE: Integrated Library Systems | ||
|
Description |
Supplier | |
|
AGent
VERSO™ |
AGent VERSO™ is a complete,
100% Web-based, integrated library management system (ILS), designed to
help libraries of all sizes efficiently and effectively manage their
resources while significantly improving patron information and service
delivery. Through a single, comprehensive staff interface libraries can
effectively manage all their resources through a variety of integrated
modules—including circulation, cataloging, serials, acquisitions, a MARC
resource and digital content management—combined with an intuitive, easy
to use OPAC. |
Auto-Graphics 3201
Temple Avenue Pomona, CA
91768-3279 800-776-6939 or
909-595-7004
|
|
Apollo™ |
Our Apollo automation system
excels at meeting the needs of small- and medium-sized public libraries,
because that's all we do. We don't deal with school libraries, academic
libraries, or big-city libraries. Apollo's breadth of patron capabilities
engages patrons at a whole new level, helping you build your community.
Its hosted approach removes software installation and server headaches.
Apollo™ was designed within the library environment by practicing
librarians and patrons. |
Biblionix 3300
Bee Cave Road Suite
650-1261 Austin, TX
78746 877-800-5625 |
|
Atriuum™ |
Atriuum offers it all and is
the ultimate centralized library automation solution for one library to
multi-branch libraries or one school to school districts. Because it is
100% browser-based, patrons have better access to library materials and
their library account, period. Atriuum is so easy to work with because it
operates similar to other library automation products you already use,
without limitations. Centralized installation, centralized maintenance,
worry-free updates administered by the software vendor, designed
specifically for Linux or Windows 2003 Servers, accessible from
workstations with supported Web browser, accessible via a WAN or the
Internet, Optional Application Service Provider (ASP), and traditional
library functions. |
Book
Systems 4901
University Square, Suite 3 Huntsville, AL
35816 800-230-4183 or 256-536-1175 |
|
Concourse® |
Concourse is Book Systems'
library automation software for the Windows environment. Concourse allows
for easy navigation using an icon flowchart on the Navigator screen, menu
options, or keyboard shortcuts to perform functions. Any Windows-based
library automation program that you choose should be: Easy-to-use with
context-sensitive help, intuitive of what you expect it to do meet or
exceed your needs, and well supported. Concourse meets these criteria.
|
Book
Systems 4901
University Square, Suite 3 Huntsville, AL
35816 800-219-6571 or
|
|
Alexandria for
K-12 |
Cross-platform library
automation for K-12 schools. |
COMPanion
Corporation 1831
Fort Union Blvd. Salt
Lake City, UT 84121-3041 800-347-6439
|
|
Alexandria for Universities
& Corporations |
Cross-platform library
automation for academic and corporate libraries. |
COMPanion
Corporation 1831
Fort Union Blvd. Salt
Lake City, UT 84121-3041 800-347-6439
|
|
STAR/Libraries |
STAR/Libraries is Cuadra's
integrated library system. It is painless to implement and easy-to-use.
With its fast, precise retrieval, your users can easily find the specific
information they need, when they need it. STAR/Libraries is designed for
both traditional and electronic library collections, with support for full
text and links to electronic files—on your network or on the Internet. In
addition, it supports acquisitions, cataloging, online public access
catalog (OPAC), serials, request management, and circulation. It can also
be used to support indexing and abstracting, management of online
reference searches, "idea" banks, and catalogs of information collections
in user departments. |
Cuadra
Associates 11835 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 855 Los
Angeles, CA 90064 800-366-1390 310-478-0066 |
|
Eloquent
Librarian |
Eloquent Librarian contains
all the functions available in traditional Integrated Library Systems
(ILS), plus everything required to build and maintain a virtual library.
Your patrons have the convenience of only one place to look. Eloquent
Librarian enables seamless integration with sources of enriched material
and supports cataloging of valuable Web sites. Your clients enjoy online
searching, reading content online, placing automatic requests for hard
copy, and checking the current status of their accounts. The advanced
architecture of the software permits many branches or institutions to
share one system, giving local autonomy over some functions but
centralized control over others. This will help you share many expenses
while providing better service. You may integrate Eloquent Librarian with
Archives, Records and Museum to form a complete knowledge
base. |
Eloquent
Systems 102-135 East 15th
St North
Vancouver, BC V7L 2P7 Canada |
|
EOS.Web
Express |
Created exclusively for
organizations that don't require all of the functionality of an
enterprise-wide solution, EOS.Web Express is the perfect economical
solution for small to mid-sized special libraries. It is a fully Web-based
system, built on Microsoft .NET technology and the SQL Server relational
database. Its standards-based Web design enables you to quickly move from
one module to another, reducing the number of steps you have to make to
get the job done. The easy to use, customizable, modular design of EOS.Web
Express means you will be able to implement & learn your new solution
quickly and its scalable design means you'll never outgrow the EOS.Web
solution family. Over 150 customizable management reports that help you
demonstrate the value of your library are built-in, eliminating the need
to create your own. |
EOS
International 2292
Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA
92008-7208 800-876-5484
|
|
EOS.Web
Enterprise |
Created exclusively for
organizations that require all of the functionality of an enterprise-class
solution, EOS.Web Enterprise is perfect for medium to large-sized special
libraries. It is a fully Web-based system, built on Microsoft .NET
technology and the SQL Server relational database. Its standards-based Web
design enables you to quickly move from one module to another, reducing
the number of steps you have to make to get the job done. The easy to use,
modular design of EOS.Web Enterprise means you will be able to implement
& learn your new solution quickly. Its advanced customization
capabilities and scalability contain the functionality you need to deliver
the best service to your end-users. Over 150 customizable management
reports that help you demonstrate the value of your library are built-in,
eliminating the need to create your own. |
EOS
International 2292
Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA
92008-7208 800-876-5484
|
|
Aleph® Voyager® |
The ALEPH® 500 integrated
library system is a market leader in the automation of libraries and
research centers. Based on industry standards, this state-of-the-art
system reflects the Ex Libris commitment to the production of effective
knowledge management tools that deliver the most up-to-date, relevant
information to end users in a quick, efficient, and user-friendly manner.
Over two decades of experience and thousands of loyal customers worldwide
attest to the software strengths and library acumen that Ex Libris has
developed to meet the technological challenges that libraries face in the
ever-developing information world. Voyager®
is one of Ex Libris Group’s integrated library management
systems. Designed specifically for academic and research
institutions, Voyager’s combination of state-of-the-art technology
and intuitive user interface has made it one of the most-widely used
library automation systems in the world. |
Ex
Libris 1350
East Touhy Avenue, Suite 200E Des
Plaines, IL 60018 800-762-6300 |
|
Library
Manager™ |
Destiny Library Manager™
brings all your district’s library automation together on one server.
Because it’s designed exclusively for K-12, Destiny Library Manager is
easily implemented and quickly learned. The browser-based application
allows access through any workstation with a supported Web browser,
through the district WAN, the Internet, or
both. |
Follett Software
Company 1391
Corporate Drive McHenry, IL
60050-7041 800-323-3397 or
815-344-8700
|
|
Vubis
Smart |
Vubis Smart is an Integrated
Library System that enables libraries, archives and museums to organize
and present data from any source and in any format. The system
incorporates convenient workflows and easy-to-use administrative
tools. Staff can define multiple formats, databases, indexes, search
methods and more. Distinctive rules and parameters may be defined to
meet the requirements of individual branches and locations.
Through the Web OPAC, users can simultaneously search multiple databases
and link to subscription resources. Users can also customize the Web
OPAC interface for appearance, language and search results. Unique
Web OPAC features include “Fuzzy Logic”, “Associative Searching”,
Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) and customized news feeds
(RSS). For more information, visit us at www.vubis-smart.com or contact us at
library sales@infor.com.
|
Infor Library and Information
Solutions 550
Cochituate Rd Framingham, MA
01701-4654 800-825-2574 or
508-598-4141
|
|
Inmagic®
Genie |
Inmagic® Genie is a
Web-based integrated library solution optimized to manage diverse
traditional and non-traditional library materials. It's ideally suited for
multi-site libraries that wish to maintain a single catalog covering those
multiple libraries, yet works equally well for single-site libraries. If
your organization needs serials management, circulation management and
other library workflow capabilities: consider
Genie. |
Inmagic 200
Unicorn Park Drive, 4th Floor Woburn, MA
01801 800-229-8398 or
781-938-4444
|
|
Millennium |
The Millennium integrated
library technology platform offers libraries |
Innovative
Interfaces 5850
Shellmound Way Emeryville, CA
94608 510-655-6200
|
|
INN-Reach |
Innovative Interface's
INN-Reach solution allows users to borrow materials belonging to another
library more quickly and with less staff intervention than any other
solution. Best of all, INN-Reach can be used regardless of which
integrated library system is installed at a library. For examples of how
libraries are sharing millions of books at reduced cost, please see
Innovative's newsletter on INN-Reach at www.iii.compdf/it_2005_03.pdf. |
Innovative
Interfaces 5850
Shellmound Way Emeryville, CA
94608 510-655-6200
|
|
Insignia Library
System |
Insignia Library System is a
full-featured library system. It can be installed as Windows-based,
Web-based or Web-enabled, it has simple point-and-click navigation and is
easy and fun for library patrons and staff. Insignia Library Automation
System is designed with a consistent, intuitive interface. You can explore
the entire system with just a few mouse clicks, yet behind the simple
interface lies a powerful database engine capable of maintaining millions
of records. Insignia Library System is designed to meet the needs of all
information seekers. Academic researchers can search the world's library
collections using a seamlessly integrated Z39.50 client. For the
librarian, Insignia Library System provides simple interfaces to catalog
new books, manage patrons, create reports, and control budgets and
acquisitions. |
Insignia
Software Suite
512, 10080 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 1V9
Canada 866-428-3997 or
780-428-3997 insigniasales@insigniasoftware.com
|
|
ResourceMate® |
ResourceMate® 3.0 is Windows™
NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista-Resource Library Software designed for your Church,
Clergy, Synagogue, School, Professionals, Corporations, Non-profit
organizations and more. This software will catalog, search, and circulate,
and it begins at just $195 for the Regular version and $395 for the Plus
version. All versions include the popular Import from Internet/ISBN
Retrieval feature! Our Goal: to produce high-quality Library Software and
to offer useful Library Services priced within the reach of the small to
medium sized library. |
Jaywil Software
Development PO
Box 25005 Guelph, ON N1G 4T4 Canada
800-815-8370 |
|
Library 4 Universal™
L4U) |
Kelowna Software Ltd.
develops, publishes, and markets the Library 4 Universal™ L4U-library
software for both Windows and Macintosh systems. This product is sold to
Kindergarten to Grade 12 K-12-schools as well as media/resource management
centers throughout Canada and the United States. |
Kelowna Software
Ltd. #202—1980 Cooper
Rd. Kelowna, BC V1Y 8K5
Canada 800-667-3634
|
|
KLAS®, the Keystone Library
Automation System |
KLAS®, the Keystone Library
Automation System—offers a flexible and reliable automation solution to
libraries, businesses, and institutions. Keystone's staff provides all
training and support for KLAS. Keystone programmers have designed KLAS to
comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. KLAS is written in
Progress, a fourth generation language with a relational database
management system. The combination of Keystone's experienced programmers
and Progress makes KLAS an easy to use, flexible, reliable library
automation system. KLAS v 7.0 combines the functionality of version 5.0
with the ease of use of a graphical user interface GUI-based format. KLAS
programmers designed v 7.0's workflow to be more streamlined leading to
increased efficiency and productivity. |
Keystone
Systems 8016
Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC
27612 800-222-9711 or
919-782-1143
|
|
Library Data
Manager |
Library Data Manager software
is designed to handle all functions of a small or specialty library. The
software includes all of the features listed below. To make sure you get
out what you put in, our library software offers several built-in search
screens with printouts and a custom report builder that walks you through
building your own reports and printouts. A click of a button will take you
from one module of the software to the next for fast and efficient access
to the information stored in the library
database. |
KRC Software, LLC
PO
Box 575 Marathon, WI
54448 715-849-5571 |
|
Koha
Classic |
ILS for small and mid-sized
libraries that need A friendly, intuitive, Web-based catalog library
standards compliance MARC, Z39.50-circulation, borrower, and fines
management and acquisitions, cataloging, and serials
modules. |
LibLime 216
Rosecommon Lane Cary,
NC 27511 888-Koha-ILS |
|
Koha
Zoom |
For large
and mid-sized libraries that need a powerful full-featured search engine,
scalability to tens of millions of records,
multiple record formats (MARC, XML, etc.), integrated federated searching, and fully-hosted turnkey options
|
LibLime 216
Rosecommon Lane Cary,
NC 27511 888-Koha-ILS |
|
Evergreen |
For consortia that need
scalability to hundreds of libraries, tens of millions of records combined
patron database offline circulation module and powerful searching
customization options. |
Georgia
Public Library System Want to learn more? Visit the FAQ or search the
site. |
|
LibraryWorld |
Let
us take the complexity and high cost out of automating your library. Use
this state of the art Web based system to build your collection and start
circulating today. No costly software, hardware, or networking nightmares.
Simply register and use the service for 30 days at no cost. Click here to Sign Up. When you
are happy with the service, simply activate your library for only $365 per
year. We also provide state of the art software for managing your library
on desktop computers. LibraryWorld Bronze, Silver and Gold provide single
or multi-user support for Mac and PC users. A complete set of modules
includes: cataloging, circulation, patron access, serials control and
acquisitions. Click here for more information. |
LibraryWorld 800-852-2777
|
|
Genesis |
Patrons can search collections
from the library, classroom, lab or even optionally from their home based
computer using G3's WebOPAC interface and a standard Internet Web browser.
Librarians can manage information efficiently, freeing their time to
assist patrons. The system is simple and easy to use. Genesis G3 is
designed to maintain and easily change collection materials and includes
"Advanced Management Cataloging features.” Whether your need is for Union
Cataloging or for multiple collection database management or perhaps both!
G3 contains Global USMARC change capabilities, USMARC cataloging with
custom simple to use catalog templates or Full MARC cataloging features
for practically any library item. Plus, with G3's Standard Document
Repository add any type of documents, video, pictures, photographs,
special notes, book cover images utilizing simple "drag and drop"
programming. Bar Code label printing for Collection materials and Borrower
labels, Spine label printing, Borrower Management, Patron I.D. label
printing, and more. Genesis G3 is an excellent program for the small to
mid-size library or consortium of libraries. |
LRMS PO
Box 727 Sedona, AZ 86339-727 877-700-5767
|
|
Mandarin
Oasis™ |
Mandarin Oasis allows you to
access library resources through any workstation with a Web browser, at
the library or at home. Oasis helps single sites and districts lower their
costs and save time with one-point installation, maintenance and updates.
The simple, intuitive interface is easy to learn, and the appearance and
features can be tailored for your library. In addition, Oasis is a
seamless upgrade from Mandarin M3®. |
Mandarin Library
Automation Boca
Raton, 800-426-7477 |
|
Mandarin
M3® |
Mandarin M3 version 1.6 offers
powerful, sophisticated features. Whether your collection numbers one
thousand or one million, Mandarin M3 provides an affordable solution for
your automation needs. Optional add-on modules expand functionality to
meet the needs of each individual library. |
Mandarin Library
Automation Boca
Raton, 800-426-7477 |
|
Auto
Librarian™ |
AUTO LIBRARIAN™ SPECIAL
EDITION is a full-featured computerized library management system
utilizing optional bar codes to handle all library functions. Check in,
check out, fine generation, reports, reserves, online card catalog,
inventory and its own bar code label generator and Reports Wizard to
create custom reports are many of the features included. The MARC/AL™
INTERFACE UTILITY V.4 purchased separately-allows importing of MARC
records into AUTO LIBRARIAN™. |
MC2 Systems 115
Oregon Lane Boca
Raton, FL 33487-1523 800-330-8026
|
|
LiBRARYSOFT™ |
LiBRARYSOFT™ is an integrated
library system that incorporates intelligent design with collection
management features that allow it to be reliable, easy to use and full
featured. If you have a small school or corporate library then the
LiBRARYSOFT™ package will solve all your needs. Whether you are just
dealing with patron materials and circulation records or you need to be
able to print out bar code labels, circulation and material lists and
overdue notices and more. LiBRARYSOFT™ can do it all for you. If your
library or organization already uses MS SQL Server or needs to work with
this database engine, check out LiBRARYSOFT™ MS SQL Server. All the power
of LiBARYSOFT™ working within the MS SQL Server engine. If you are looking
for solutions for a district or county wide system, we also have a Branch
Library version called LiBRARYSOFT™ Union Catalog or you could use
LiBRARYSOFTWeB to run everything from across the internet. The whole
LiBRARYSOFT™ family of software is very advanced and is capable of running
anything from a small church library to an entire university library. It
includes some features that are not available with other library systems,
such as Visual Trees and it also has many features modules-included as
standard that may available with other systems, but only as expensive
add-ons. |
New Generation
Technologies Dept.
844, P.O. Box 34069 Seattle, WA
98124 800-661-7112 |
|
LiBRARYSOFTWeB |
This great product is a
version of LiBRARYSOFT™ that has been designed to be used with a Web
browser across the internet. It provides tremendous flexibility in terms
of sharing work and information by taking advantage of the internet. Some
of the key features of LiBRARYSOFTWeB include: Elimination of the need for
IT staff to install and maintain additional software at every library
terminal, works with both Windows and Macintosh computers using Web
browsers like Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla or others, login capability
through the Web, to allow staff and volunteers to work with the library
database from anywhere with internet access, centralized backups, total
data compatibility/integration with LiBRARYSOFT™ data, and access to
Catalog, Circulation, Reports, view patron records, shelf lists and more.
LiBRARYSOFTWeB even has special features available in the case your
internet connection should be interrupted. The library can continue to
check items in and out using any word processor, such as Word or Notepad.
Once the interruption had been corrected, the data collected can be
imported into the database with ease. |
New Generation
Technologies Dept.
844, P.O. Box 34069 Seattle, WA
98124 800-661-7112 |
|
Polaris
ILS |
Easy to implement and
administer, Polaris ILS coordinates, automates and seamlessly integrates
your cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, serials control, PAC
functions, and many third-party partners. |
Polaris 103
Commerce Boulevard, Suite A Liverpool, NY
13088 800-272-3414
|
|
Small Library Organizer
Pro |
Small Library Organizer Pro is
a database maintenance system for small private, public, or corporate
libraries. Our Library software is designed to manage the following
activities of your library: manage all library collections, manage
member/patron information, and keep track of the library circulation
data. |
PrimaSoft,
Inc. P.O.
Box 456 Surrey, BC V3T 5B7 Canada
604-951-1085
|
|
Readerware |
Since 1999 Readerware
Corporation has been providing unique and innovative library management,
inventory and database solutions for collectors, booksellers, schools,
churches and libraries. Today Readerware offers a full line of products
for books, music and videos. Products that are unequaled in function and
design. Readerware products are available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and
Palm OS devices. |
Readerware
Corporation PO
Box 1059 Clearlake Oaks, CA
95423-1059 |
|
Circulation Desk System
|
Brand new, and grand new THE
CIRCULATION DESK SYSTEM is completely redesigned with updates,
enhancements, and new features. Enjoy flexible operation with a program
designed to be used in the Windows ’98, 2000, XP, XP PRO, or NT
environment. Both single-user and network versions are available, with the
network version price allowing an unlimited number of users at one low
price. Includes Point & Click Circulation, Public Access Catalog, and
Overdue Management. Prints labels, overdue notices and a complete book
catalog in several formats. Windows users will appreciate standard Windows
features including pull down menus, printing through Windows Explorer and
more. The CIRCULATION DESK SYSTEM is so affordable, so easy to learn and
use and allows you to make so much better use of your time. You do not
need to be a cataloger or even a typist. The templates on the screen ask
for all the information needed. You simply type the information in the
spaces provided. Making corrections and fixing mistakes is done at the
touch of a key. And, probably the best part, is once you have typed the
information once, you need not do it again. |
Right On
Programs 778
New York Avenue Huntington, NY
11743 631-424-7777
|
|
SirsiDynix
Symphony |
SirsiDynix Symphony, blending
the best of the Unicorn GL3 and Horizon 8/Corinthian systems, offers
libraries and consortia the stability, quality, and performance they need
to operate productively and efficiently, while equipping them to serve
people and entire communities. Open, versatile, and scalable, SirsiDynix
Symphony is a total solution for managing all technical and public
services – enabling libraries and consortia to cut costs while providing
the highest quality of service. |
SirsiDynix 101
Washington St SE Huntsville, AL
35801-4827 800-917-4774
|
|
Unicorn | ||
