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

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

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

Praise for SirsiDynix "As a strategic technology partner to more than 23,000 libraries around the globe, SirsiDynix is pleased to work alongside tens of thousands of library professionals in serving their communities, campuses, and other organizations. Whether it's helping in the pursuit of passions, making discoveries, or finding solutions, libraries and librarians are making a real difference for real people in the real world...”

Praise for SirsiDynix “Sirsi Corporation, doing business around the world as SirsiDynix, has an excellent track record of supporting the library community through advocacy. The new company builds on this heritage, pursuing more opportunities for providing technological leadership, as well as leadership among companies dedicated to strengthening the role and position of libraries in the 21st century.” (SirsiDynix).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows F Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users (Kirsch, 2009). F Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users (Kirsch, 2009).

References Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from se.sirsidynix.com. se.sirsidynix.com Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from se.sirsidynix.com. se.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 rticle/CA html?industryi d= rticle/CA html?industryi d=47125 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 rticle/CA html?industryi d= rticle/CA html?industryi d=47125

References Kirsch, J. (2009, July 8). Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows. Systems Librarian. Retrieved on July 8, 2009 from za/Sirsi-Unicorn- WorkFlows.html za/Sirsi-Unicorn- WorkFlows.html Kirsch, J. (2009, July 8). Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows. Systems Librarian. Retrieved on July 8, 2009 from za/Sirsi-Unicorn- WorkFlows.html za/Sirsi-Unicorn- WorkFlows.html

References Mt.gov (n.d). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from arians/Montana_Shared_Catalog /default.asp arians/Montana_Shared_Catalog /default.asp Mt.gov (n.d). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from arians/Montana_Shared_Catalog /default.asp arians/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: Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Produc ts/Unicorn_Technical_Overview. pdfhttp:// Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Produc ts/Unicorn_Technical_Overview. pdf SirsiDynix (n.d.). SirsiDynix Unicorn library management system technical overview. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from the SirsiDynix Web side: Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Produc ts/Unicorn_Technical_Overview. pdfhttp:// Resources/Pdfs/Solutions/Produc ts/Unicorn_Technical_Overview. pdf