SIRSI Library Automation System Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom

Sirsi Unicorn A dynamic library automation system. Aligns with our library needs and customer service. Twenty-five years in libraries Currently the most commonly used worldwide Pro-actively addresses changes in technology (SirsiDynix).

Sirsi Unicorn This system is used by both local public school districts and the local public library and is used by the Montana Shared Catalog. It is modeled and used effectively in Hellgate Middle School LMC and Cold Springs Elementary LMC.

Access to Library/ Cataloging Module iBistro (SirsiDynix) “A web software package wrapped around a server” Online catalog component Provides online access through browser Allows MT Shared Library, so multiple libraries can participate

Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries) Reports Module Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries) Pre-developed reports Create new or customize new or existing reports

Circulation Module/ Interface WorkFlows (SirsiDynix) Academic Reserves: create, charge, renew, edit, discharge, and remove from reserves Acquisitions and Fund Accounting Fund managements Vendor performance Orders Reports

Director Station (Hadro, 2008) Reports Follows user behaviors Easy access to collection circulation and usage statistics

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows Stable, even under extreme load Robust, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions and simultaneous users Flexible, to accommodate the varied needs of a large consortia

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows Secure, to protect our patrons/users privacy and data User-friendly, to facilitate patron and staff use of the system Integrated, to manage all technical and public services within the library

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users

References Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com.

References Hadro, Josh (10/15/2008). Director's station for usage stats: SirsiDynix's newest software releases give librarians easy access to collection circulation and usage stats; streamlined ILL process. Library Journal, Retrieved July 1, 2009, from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6602837.html?industryid=47125

References Mt.gov (n.d.). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from http://www.msl.mt.gov/For_Librarians/Montana_Shared_Catalog/default.asp

References SirsiDynix (n.d.). SirsiDynix Unicorn library management system technical overview. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from the SirsiDynix Web side:http://www.sirsidynix.com/Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Products/Unicorn_Technical_Overview.pdf http://sirsidynix.com