The Library Software comes in two editions: Regular and Enterprise
Regular Edition is a desktop Edition and has limited number of features
Enterprise Edition has a Web Online Public Access Catalogue
Smart library is user friendly as :
- It is simple to learn and operate. It has a simple user interface.
- It takes care of every aspect of library procedures.
- It follows most of the standard library practices.
- A simple and comprehensive help file is available to cater to most of the user queries and difficulties
The software contains the following modules
- Acquisition
- Cataloguing
- Serial control
- Borrower Maintenance
- Circulation
- Search and Enquiry
- Tools
- Online Help
- Web Application
All the above modules have their respective data entry forms and softcopy as well as hardcopy report generation facilities.
Modules
Acquisition
This module is the pre-purchase module starting with preparation of Budget.
- Budget
- Suggestion
- Approval Processing
- Order Processing
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Processing
Cataloging
This module starts with the accessioning of the document.
- Print Materials like Books, CDs, Thesis, Bound Periodicals, Maps, etc.
- Non print materials like Recordings, Data files, Motion Picture, 3D Artifacts, etc.
- Inter Library Accession
- Article Indexing
Serials
Manages all the periodicals and newspapers that are received by the library.
- Periodical Subscription
- Maintenance of Loose issues and Bound Volumes
- Volume Status
- Sending Reminders
- Indexing of News Clips
Membership
This module maintains the details of the users of the library including creating member categories.
- Member Categories creation
- New Membership Details
- Issuing Clearance
- Membership Renewal
- Dues Collection
Circulation
This module involves providing the reader with the document that they require.
- Document Issue & Return
- Reservation and Cancellation
- Generation of Defaulter list
- Generation of Transaction Logs
- Reading Room Maintenance
- Borrower card printing
Search
Manages all the periodicals and newspapers that are received by the library.
- Single & Multi Field Search
- Keyword Search
- Keywords Updating
- Document Status
- Borrower Status
- Circulation and Reservation Enquires
Tools
Utilities for easy maintenance
- Backup and Restore Database
- Stock Verification
- Holidays
- Currency and Exchange Details
- Current Awareness facilities
- DDC Subject Table
- Barcode Generation Tool
OPAC
Allowing user access through browser
- Web based Document search (OPAC)
- Web based Borrower status
- Web based reservation
- Access search engines from within the software
- Write Review of Documents
- Facilitates e-Library
Help
Comprehensive help file to overcome any difficulty faced by the user.
- Online Help Contents
- Tool Tip Text
- What is this help
- Context sensitive help
- Telephonic Support
- Email Support