open source library automation software - newgenlib
DESCRIPTION
NewGenLib, an Integrated Library Management System, is now freely available as open source under the most widely used free software license, GNU General Public License (GNU GPL) v3. NewGenLib is the result of collaboration between specialists in library automation and software specialists.TRANSCRIPT
NewGenLib (NGL)
New Generation in Library Automation and Networking
Verus Solutions, Hyderabad Verus Solutions, Hyderabad
Corporate Profile
NGL is supported by a strong team of Developers
Quality Assurance professionals
Customer support engineers
Trainers (Masters in Library Science)
Channel partner network through out the globe
Providing IT Services to Food and Agriculture Organzation of the United Nations and other global corporates
NGL vision
Empower the libraries to offer the best services to its users
Enable the librarian to manage the library efficiently through Best practises
Following global standards
Milestones
1600+ satisfied Libraries across the globe 8 Abroad installations
14 Universities in India
2 International research organizations
Corporates
Media and Political parties
Public libraries and Special libraries
20000+ downloads within 16 months
NGL users growing everyday
Salient features
Freedom – Open source software available under GNU General Public License
Functional modules are completely web based. Uses Java Web Start™ Technology
Compatibility - Complies with international standards
Affordable - Uses open source components
Scalable, manageable and efficient
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Salient features
OS independent - Windows and Linux flavors available
Internationalized application (I18N) Example Unicode 3.0 complaint Arabic version available Easy extensibility to support other languages Data entry, storage, retrieval in any (Unicode 3.0)
language
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Salient features
RFID integration
Networking – Hierarchical and Distributed networks
Automated email/instant messaging integrated into different functions of the software
Customizable OPAC interface
Form letters are configurable and use XML-based OpenOffice templates
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Salient features
Extensive use of set up parameters enabling easy configuration of the software to suit specific needs, e.g., in defining patron privileges
Supports multi-user and multiple security levels
Allows digital attachments to metadata
Salient features – Support for International Standards
MARC21 – Bibliographic data Bibliographic record data structures designed for
MARC21 formats Import and Export in ISO 2709 Import and Export in MARCXML
MARC21 – Authority files Authority files data structures designed for MARC21
formats Import available in ISO 2709
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Salient features – Support for International Standards
MARC21 – Holdings Holdings data structures designed for MARC21
Holdings.
Z39.71 – Holdings statement display
MODS 3.0 Bibliographic records can be exported in MODS 3.0
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Salient features – Support for International Standards
ISBD Record display and punctuations as per ISBD
OAI – PMH (Digital libraries) Allows harvesting (manual) from external
repositories Create Open archive collections, and items, search
the repositories and also act as data provider Metadata formats: MARC XML, DUBLIN CORE,
MODS 3.0 and AGRIS AP
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Salient features – Support for International Standards
SRU/W Federated search engines can search bibliographic
databases using this protocol Query language: CQL (Common Query Language),
bench marking Level 1 compliance Profiles used: BATH, and DUBLIN CORE Metadata standards: MARC XML and MODS 3.0
Architecture
Technologies used
J2SE Swing
J2EE Servlets
JSPs
Struts framework
EJB
JBoss Application Server
Open Office
Jakarta POI
Jasper Reports
Hibernate
Java Mail
XCQL – CQL parser(open source)
Postgresql
XML - JDOM
Functional modules
ApplicationServer
ApplicationServer
AcquisitionsAcquisitions
TechnicalProcessing
TechnicalProcessing
SerialsManagement
SerialsManagement
CirculationCirculation
AdministrationAdministration
OPACOPAC
DatabaseServer
DatabaseServer
NewGenLibDesktop(Reports)
NewGenLibDesktop(Reports)
End Of DayProcess
(Scheduler)
End Of DayProcess
(Scheduler)
Acquisitions
Support for online requests by users
Modes of acquisition supported Firm orders
On-approval purchases
Standing orders
Solicited gifts
Unsolicited gifts
Exchange-triggered acquisitions
Management information reporting to enable better decisions in acquisitions management
Cataloguing
Cataloguing data-entry using 3 different templates
Simple
General
MARC21
Import of MARC records from sources such as OCLC or from free MARC download sites on the web, e.g., LOC
Access to ten Authority Files during data-entry and catalogue database searching
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Cataloguing
Attachments enable access to internal and external digital content, e.g., multimedia, web-based resources, scanned images, and full text digital documents
Virtual keyboards for multilingual data entry Possibility for entry of data for analytics (journal
articles, book chapters). Option to add an item to the digital institutional
archive. Such records become searchable via the OPAC and also become available for harvesting by others. Continued...
Cataloguing
Automatic validation of entered cataloguing data using authority files
Context-sensitive help using MARC and AACR-II standards during cataloguing data-entry
Cataloguing data-entry possible in Arabic, and Indian languages
Catalogue search by several keys incl. phrase, any, or all terms plus the possibility of applying search limits
Catalogue record displays/downloading possible in different formats, e.g., MARC records, citations, labeled output, MARC-XML
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Patrons have browser-based access to the library’s or the Library Systems’ LAN/Intranet or web-based catalogue database
Extensive search, retrieval, display, print, email, download and formatting options for patrons Citation or tabular display Labeled Text format MARC Tagged ISO 2709 MARC XML Dublin core
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Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
SDI Profiles
A Google-like search interface in addition to basic and advanced search options
An Expert search interface for defining and executing complex searches by information specialists
Users can define their SDI profiles online that are executed at user-defined intervals. Output to them sent via email
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Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Library staff interact with patrons via instant messages when a user logs-in to the OPAC or via email
OPAC can be configured with an Institution’s home page
Librarians/Information Managers access statistics of OPAC usage
Circulation
Library-configurable parameters to enable the setting of a wide range of circulation options, fines, user privileges, etc., needed in different library environments
Rapid charging, discharging, renewal via barcode readers; reservation operations,
Built-in traps for delinquent users, reservations, etc.,
Inter-library transactions supported Binding management; inventory management
Serials Management
Integrated management of serials subscriptions, registration, cataloguing and binding
Rapid registration of incoming serials using a Kardex-like interface
Batch and on-demand claiming for missing issues
Management Information reporting for better serials management
Implementation services
RequirementAnalysis
RequirementAnalysis
Data migrationServices
Data migrationServices
Installation andCommissioning services
Installation andCommissioning services
Training ServicesTraining Services
Advanced training programAdvanced training program
Customer support services
Email based supportEmail based support Telephone based supportTelephone based support
On-line Chat andVoice chat support
On-line Chat andVoice chat support
Support Engineerin-person Visit
Support Engineerin-person Visit
CustomerSupport
CustomerSupport
Contact details
Verus Solutions Private Limited,Hyderabad AP, India
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Phone: +91 40 27719161/2/3, 3242 2232, 3240 6537
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