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Alison and Sandy's Comparison Chart

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Sandy and Alison's Comparison Chart

 

 

 

 

 

Project 4: Automation Systems Comparison

 

Concourse  (Sandy)

 Destiny (Alison)

Developed by Librarians

 

 
SYSTEM                                                        REQUIREMENTS                                                     

 SYSTEM                                   

REQUIREMENTS                                     

  •  64 MB RAM for Windows 98, 256 MB for Windows NT, 2000, XP
  • Be able to use the internet 
 PLATFORM                                                                  PLATFORM                                                               
  •  Windows-based  on individual computer
  • can be linked with other computers in library only
  •  Windows based on any computer
  • Can be used whereever there is internet

 FEATURES                                                

 FEATURES                                                       
Circulation                                                                            Circulation                                                                        
  • circulation functions are quick and accurate
  • notices can be printed for e-mail or mailing
  •  ciruclation functions are quick and acurrate along with inventory, maintenance, and  searching for titles.
  • Notices can be printed
Cataloging                                                                             Cataloging                                                                       
  • simple and straightforward
  • item records can be edited or added quickly
  • automatically create and import MARC records
  • capable of printing catalog cards and labels
  •  search for titles
  • create bibliography report
  • generate a shelf list
  • generate a weeding log
  • create used/unused barcode lists
Backup and Restore Option Included  Everything goes through the internet
Customizable Reports                                                       Customizable Reports                                                   
Inventory Control Included  
OPAC  
  • patron search option included
  • WebOPAC-Patrons can search for resources from home, coffee shop, or anywhere theres Internet conncection.  Allows patrons to check items on loan, request items, build bibliography list.  Access is secure with a pin number.
  •  patron search available
  • patrons can search from anywhere there is an internet connection
  • students can not request items
  • create unique reports fast
  • pre configured reports can be viewed and printed
  • create unique reports fast
  • numerous pre-configured reports can be viewed or printed
  • pre-configured reports can be modified
  • reports can be enhanced by formatting
  • filtering allows you to get just the information you need
  • templates can be saved for future printing
  • offers Drill Down features
  • allows you to edit individual reports directly from the report
  •  add or edit patrons at the site level
  • import patrons using a data file
  • access patron checkout history
  • configure library manager to use reading programs
  • establish library policies
  • place interlibrary loan requests for materials from participating libraries in the district
Extra Features                                              Extra Features                                                          
  • easy-to-use with context-sensitive help
  • well-supported
  • feature rich
  • free demo
  • provides icon flowchart
  • keyboard shortcuts
  •  search for awared winners under th Power Search tab
  • generate a search database usage report
  • Identify the function of importatn keys
 COST $  
 No subscription, one-time cost with updates  Programs range for $100, 000 to 1,000,000.00

 

Comments (1)

Anonymous said

at 10:00 pm on Apr 8, 2008

Sandy call alison at 2052619422

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