Voyager Reporting System (VRS) with a focus on Circulation GUGM May 2006, Session C-7 Presenter: G. Randall Cravey, Coordinator GIL Service Georgia State University

Voyager Reports Reporter Reporter Access Reports Access Reports (Analyzer >> mid 2006 ) (Analyzer >> mid 2006 ) GIL Libraries Began Their Migration to Voyager in 1999

Typical Reactions The Access Reports are okay, but …. We don’t have time to learn SQL. MS Access is too complex. I just want a button to click.

GIL Reports Committee Recommendations (Yr 2000) GIL Web Reports GIL Web Reports Fast Fast Ease of Use Ease of Use : : GIL Workstation Reports GIL Workstation Reports Filters Filters Sort Options Sort Options Output Alternatives Output Alternatives Security Security : :

GIL Workstation Reports: Design Overview

GIL Requirement Install with Ease

Patron Rpts. Circ. Lists Statistics

Circulation Activity

Statistics Circulation Activity

Statistics Circulation Activity

Statistics Circulation Activity

Statistics Circulation Activity

Statistics Circulation Activity

The VRS call to MS Access leaves Access in minimized state – click icon to view.

Circulation Activity

Statistics Charges by LC Class

Statistics Charges for Special Collections

Charges for Special Collections depend upon: Cataloging >> Collection Counts

Statistics Charges for Special Collections

Charges for Special Collections –- Summary Counts

Charges for Special Collections – List of Titles

Statistics Browse Counts

Statistics Reserve List Counts

Circ. Lists

Fine and Fee Payments

Circ. Lists Fine and Fees Outstanding

Circ. Lists Fine Fee Transaction Log

Fine Fee Transaction Log – All transaction types

Circ. Lists Items Charged

Circ. Lists Items Charged: Location / Item Type Filtering

Items Charged: Select by Item Type and include ALL outstanding Charges Circ. Lists

Items Charged: Select by Item Type and include ALL outstanding Charges

Circ. Lists Items & Fines and Fees Outstanding

Circ. Lists Items Frequently Used

Circ. Lists Items Infrequently Used

Circ. Lists Items Lost (Fine Fee Type 2)

Circ. Lists Items Overdue

Items of Reserves -- List

Items of Reserves – List, 1 Line (titles only)

Items of Reserves – List, 2 Line (Item details)

Patron Rpts.

Patron Information – qualify by date, barcode status, addr. type, and patron group)

Patron Information

Patron Rpts.

Patrons with Multiple Barcodes for same Patron Group

Patron with multiple Patron Groups for the same Barcode

And More …

VRS FAQ’s How can I get a copy of VRS? VRS is available from the GIL Download site. Check with your Voyager Systems Administrator for assistance. How can I get a copy of VRS? VRS is available from the GIL Download site. Check with your Voyager Systems Administrator for assistance. Is VRS documented? Yes, a VRS User’s Manual with installation details is included in the package. Is VRS documented? Yes, a VRS User’s Manual with installation details is included in the package. Does VRS have Help screens? Not at this time. Resources have been devoted to functional capabilities and to intuitive screen design (?). Does VRS have Help screens? Not at this time. Resources have been devoted to functional capabilities and to intuitive screen design (?). Who do I contact for support? Contact your GIL Service Site staff. Who do I contact for support? Contact your GIL Service Site staff.

How often is the VRS application updated? VRS is updated no less than twice a year. Patches to fix software bugs may be applied more often. How often is the VRS application updated? VRS is updated no less than twice a year. Patches to fix software bugs may be applied more often. Will I receive an update notice once I have VRS installed? No, check the “updated” as- of-date on the GIL Download site. Will I receive an update notice once I have VRS installed? No, check the “updated” as- of-date on the GIL Download site. How do I submit a request from a new report? Submit suggestions and requests for new reports to your Service Site staff – preferred. How do I submit a request from a new report? Submit suggestions and requests for new reports to your Service Site staff – preferred. VRS FAQ’s (no. 2)

Happy Reporting !