Modules & Features

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General & Functional Modules

SmartLib Library Management Software has a user friendly framework that consists of three modules- Librarian, student interface and staff/ library staff/ mentors Interface Let’s go through each of them

1. LIBRARIAN / ADMIN DASHBOARD

In a Computerized Library Management System the librarian manages the library activities in digital set-up. It negates the chances of losing and damage of paper works, documents and files. The transaction can be conducted with less time and more effect by the user. The books can be managed properly in the library with the system. Besides that, library management system also allows user to manage the publisher as well as lost book module. The library staff can handle the staff and view the report module.

Features

  • Monitor the entire platform.
  • Send messages to all users.
  • Upload question papers downloadable by student module.
  • Institution details including theme/logo can be integrated.
  • By entering the member and media barcode the media can be issued to the members.
  • Create different department at the institute.
  • The fees collected and to be paid are marked
  • Reports of books those are either damaged or missing.
  • Management of media created
  • Media supplement entry supervision.
  • Librarian provides facility of student and staff registration and login.
  • Generate reports user-wise.
  • Mark every transaction.
  • Set the fine amount for lost or damaged media.
  • The search, transaction, report generation, validation can be performed
  • The registration or edit of the member or the book
  • Maintains profile or records on search, edit, and print ID card.
  • Librarian can stick the barcode on the book cover
  • Either admin or the librarian can have access to the book transaction module.
  • Scan member IDs/ barcodes when users borrow materials.
  • Reduced overall workload
  • Blacklist and block user profiles.

2. STUDENTS DASHBOARD

This system is designed for a user friendly environment so that student and staff of library can perform the various tasks easily and in an effective way. Through this part of the portal students can log in and have access to the library data.

Features

  • Access to all learning materials
  • Filter searches by media type, author, publisher and titles.
  • Access question papers from previous year and the solutions.
  • Read out aloud from eBooks.
  • Gather and pool together study materials and research.
  • View availability of resources, rate and review books/resources.
  • View status of books issued, expected dates of return.
  • Request librarians to reserve resources to borrow.
  • Either the user or the admin himself can have access to the book transaction modules
  • Access books both online and offline
  • View reservations and bibliographies.
  • Pay fees and collect receipts.

3. LIBRARY
STAFF / MENTORS DASHBOARD

Library management system is all about organizing, managing the library and library-oriented tasks. It also involves maintaining the database of entering new books and the record of books that have been retrieved or issued, with their respective dates.

Features - Mentors

  • Advanced search with keyword filtering
  • Upload all learning resources.
  • Add previous year question papers along with right answers.
  • Read eBooks out aloud.
  • Collect resource/material.
  • Check availability of a resource online.
  • Add previous year question papers along with right answers.
  • Access book transaction module.
  • Search videos media/member.
  • Online/Offline read options are available.
  • Rate/review resources.
  • Check reservation statuses and book bibliographies.

Features - Library Staff

  • Staff is enabled to master the reservation process
  • Management of payment and the collection of pending payment
  • Blacklisting of user profiles – tract users and categorize user profiles with lists.
  • Catalogue Mechanism (Online) - access and check the availability of media
  • Reports are generated after the data is gathered from software
  • All round statistics helps assess and map the import of books and recordkeeping.
  • Staff pay- incorporate payroll to librarian.

General & Functional Features

SmartLib is a library software that is easy to use and an intuitive framework structure designed to fulfil all requirements for the efficient functioning of a library. There are many features which helps librarian to keep records of books available as well as those issued. We provide best quality books managed by the librarian in detail and in brief and keep a precise track of each book in the collection. To ease the work of the librarian and the institution, SmartLib employs some exclusive features.

SmartLib Library Management System- features

Libraries today are often confronted with the many challenges raised by information explosion. The needs of the users of internet increases day by day and the reliable source having relevant information have become a necessity.

The Library Management System enables all kinds of libraries with necessary assistance needed in the proper functioning of the many tasks catering to the demands of the users. SmartLib Library Management Software keeps a record on all the editions, copies of the books that are rented and returned. The advanced framework and options in SmartLib Software make it easier for students, teachers and the librarian to conduct, take part in the library activities without much difficulty.

General Features

  • User IDs constantly track users.
  • Customized, cost-effective to institution size and needs.
  • Simple and easy interfaces
  • Large scale reduction in the maintenance and management cost of the libraries
  • Generate library membership cards for all users.
  • Easily update databases reducing workloads.
  • Excellent training ensures minimal after-sales IT support.
  • Upload audio/video files in any format.
  • Cloud based & online library management system: In this segment there are some high end software that have integrated automotive system that updates information by scanning the ISBN code.
  • There is no need for constant hardware/software updates in cloud computing based software
  • Read other’s experiences: It is very important to go through the reviews from experts who have already used the product.
  • Gather information and research thoroughly: Have meetings with your team that mostly consists of library staff, library volunteers, and IT personnel, etc. and make a list of all your needs. Gather information about different Library Management Software and research thoroughly about them.
  • Barcode Technology: The new age software is the one which is able to read the bar codes. This is an excellent feature to atomize the library completely. This enables tracking of all the materials that are in library or with the user. Ensure that your software package has this essential feature. It is really a big time saver.
  • Multimedia: All libraries these days not only stock books or print materials but also other kinds of materials like CDs, DVDs, Audio/Video. This makes it necessary for the software to have application features for saving this kind of data.
  • Print Options: The library automation software that enables prints of User IDs is a great boon. This automates the history of every member and also keeps track of materials issued and returned by the member.
  • Compatibility: The software must be compatible with all kinds of operating systems and software like Microsoft Office, structured query language (SQL) and DBMS.
  • Access: The software data must be accessible anytime and from any location. It must be simple to use and easy to navigate. The search options need to be quick and easy. Online library management system integration is a must to make it easily accessible through different devices.
  • Efficiency: Most essential modules that are required in libraries have to be embedded. If there is provision of automatic notifications and alerts it makes the smooth running of the library possible. With online access of data, cataloguing becomes faster. Data entry must be quick and easy with the features provided. If the users can sign-in to use the online version of the services; the work burden of the librarian decreases.
  • Power to User: When users manage the accounts by themselves a lot of data input work is removed from the hands of the librarian making them free to focus on other aspects of library management. Search filter options must be easy to search for the user. With the integration of the software with SMS and email, the user is updated all the time.
  • Technology aspects: The latest technology used in software enables better services for the user. When the digital library software has customizable interface there is possibility of better engagement with the users. The security system has to be enhanced due to cloud computing feature of the software.

Functional Features

  • Visual Statistical Representation using Graphs / Charts.
  • RFID Ready (NCIP 2.0 HTTP Server Available).
  • Z39.50 Import enables Libraries to search and Import records from. various Z39.50 Libraries across the globe.
  • MARC21 Import / Export.
  • Auto Scheduled Tasks - eMails, Database Maintenance etc.
  • Broadcasters manage complete record of their TAPES, CDs, DVDs etc. along with content information and preview snippets.
  • Digital References for Books & Other Items including (URLs, PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, XLSs.)
  • Extensive webOPAC for online search of information.
  • User configurable webOPAC.
  • Supports Unicode (Multilingual).
  • Supports Multi-Users Environment and Multi-Location Web Interface.
  • Web Interface : Access to free e-journals and e-books through the software.
  • Multimedia Resource Management (Embedded).
  • Barcode Printer Friendly.
  • Faster & Optimized webOPAC.
  • Based on web technology.
  • Multi Language Interface.
  • Smart Dashboard
  • QuickLinks - Smart Access
  • Barcode Printer Friendly
  • Google server Ready.
  • Amazon Data Connector
  • ISBNdb Data Connector
  • Support for Barcode Stickers on A4 Laser Printers

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