Post on 04-Jan-2016
transcript
Group presentation:
Melissa Bockting, Connie Jones, Kathy Lewis, Becca Meek, Seth
Pettit
Automation has become standard in major libraries around the world.
The world is moving toward a technologically based society.
SirsiDynix Symphony offers all the features we need.
Symphony System requirementsOperating System: Windows 2000, XP,
Vista, Mac OS X (10.4 or higher on Intel or Power PC
Computer: Minumum 700 MHz; Suggested 1GHz
RAM: Minimum 512 MB; Suggested 2 GBDisk Space: 100 MBMonitor 1024X768 or better
Currently, Grizzly School District’s network capabilites exceed all minumum requirements.
Web Recordings Computer based trainings Internet Classes Onsite training
Based on barcodes Use of “dummy” barcodes which can be
used for multiple functions throughout the school
Simple check out procedure Administrative functions such as placing
holds and managing renewals and overdue materials are easily managed.
Mobile workstation option
Very user-friendly Patrons can be searched by ID number,
email, home phone, name, or homeroom
Automatic patron update each night New User Wizard Privledge suspension Wizard to define
overdue policies Remove User Wizard Patron Photograph Wizard
Very user-friendly, especially if part of a consortium
Supports multiple MARC and non-MARC formats in the database
Records can be uploaded from other databases
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) can be accessed from remote computers
Spelling specific Well-defined search parameters Option for placing holds or renewing
books from home
“Director Station” with dashboard Reports document specific needs of the
library, and help the librarians identify which materials should be weeded from the collection
STRENGTHS: Utilize “Director
Station” to manage Have varied formats Are user-friendly Assist with budget
requests Assist with weeding
collection Show usage stats for
specific items
(J. Tobin, Meta Data & Collection Acc. Librarian, MT State Library, Helena, personal communication, April 7, 2010)
WEAKNESSES:Are difficult to extract bibliographic dataHave problems in digitizing items such as OCLC numbersShow inconsistent data when using pipe-delimited results with repeating fieldsAre not always inclusive in spreadsheet use
MSC “Contact Us” web page contains information on how to get help
On-duty cell-phone, SirsiDynix emergency number, and the “Phone Tree” in case of telephone outage at the state library
http://www.msl.mt.gov/For_Librarians/Montana_Shared_Catalog/Members/contactus.asp
SirsiDynix is a leader in library media technology
BookMyne: iPhone/iTouch/iPad application
Adams, K. personal communication, msc-schools@googlegroups.com, KAdams@mt.gov, (2010, April 7 10:01 AM).
Personal communication via email by Connie Jones.
Bonney, K. (2009, September 15). Blog [Weblog post] . Retrieved from SirsiDynix Sustainable Development blog:
http://sisrisdynixatyourservice.blogspot.com
Habener, M. (2010, March 26). Personal interview conducted by Melissa Bockting
Marshall, E. (2010, March 26). Personal Interview conducted by Rebecca Meek.
Pettit, S. (2010, March 26). Personal Interview conducted by Seth Pettit.
SirsiDynix: Integrated Library Systems. (2010, March 21). Retrieved from
http://www.sirsidynix.com/Solutions/Products/integratedsystems.php.
SirsiDynix and the Future. (2010, March 21). Retrieved from http://www.sirsidynix.com/
SirsiDynix. (2010). In Features and Benefits page. Retrieved from
http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Symphony_Features_Benefits.pdf
Tobin, J. Meta Data & Collection Acc. Librarian, MT State Library, Helena, (2010, April 7). Personal interview and
communication by Connie Jones.