NewGenLib An open-source ILS alternative Perseus Rex Molina Libraries Without Walls: Technological Trends and Library Services in the Digital Age St. Paul Center for Renewal, Alfonso, Cavite | October 20, 2014
Integrated Library Systems (ILS) ●Synonymous to library management systems (LMS) ●integrated set of applications o acquisitions o cataloging o circulation o provision of public access o and more...
Integrated Library Systems (ILS) ●Open Source / Free Examples o Koha o Evergreen ●Proprietary Examples o Millennium / Sierra (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) o Destiny (Follett) o Voyager / Aleph (Ex Libris) o Library.Solution (The Library Corporation)
What is NewGenLib? ●An open source library automation software (integrated library system or ILS) ●A product of the partnership of India’s Verus Solutions and Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM).
NewGenLib features ●Java-based modules ●Complies with international metadata and interoperability standards: MARC-21, MARC-XML, SRU/W, OAI-PMH ●Can be RFID system - integrated ●Automated /instant messaging for overdue notices, checkout reminders, etc.
NewGenLib features ●OS-independent (Supports Windows) ●Supports multi-user and multiple security levels ●Allows digital attachments to metadata (repository), can index attached documents ●Regular updates, still free ●Easy to use!
Other things to consider ●Free migration of library data to NGL and implementation with no conditions whatsoever ●Free technical support thru: o /chat /chat o forums forums o live remote desktop (available M-F, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm [GMT+5.30]) live remote desktop
Other things to consider ●Supports Android mobiles & tablets
Other things to consider ●Other advanced components like: o NGL Touch: Touchscreen self-help kiosk module NGL Touch o NGL Counter: track library visitors NGL Counter:
Installation on Windows ●Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to install the ILS here.here ●System needs the following components: o Java SE Development Kit 6 or 7 o Postgresgl 8.3 o NGL3
Demo ●System Configuration ●Cataloging o Books o Serials ●Circulation ●OPAC
Demo: Librarian Client
Demo: Authority Files
Demo: Patron search
Demo: Add/Modify Patron
Demo: Circulation Matrix
Demo: Primary Cataloging
Other actions
Demo: Primary Cataloging
Demo: Copyloging
Demo: Authority Data
Demo: Accessioning
Demo: OPAC – Home
Demo: OPAC – Search Results
Demo: OPAC – Bib Record
Demo: OPAC – MyLibrary Options
Demo: OPAC – Discussions
Demo: OPAC – New Arrivals
Demo: OPAC – Top Stories
Try NGL now! ●Adaptation programAdaptation program o Automate your library in 4 days o Includes installation, training and data migration using online assistance o Refer a library needing automation Refer a library needing automation
In short, ●Exhibiting several state-of-the-art features, regular updates and an easy-to-use interface, NGL is one great free alternative library management system for a budget- conscious library
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