The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Circulation Plus /Catalog Plus Top reasons why more K-12 schools choose to manage their libraries Circ/Cat Reduced Costs & Support Through Centralized, Web-Based Technology 1. Centrally installed 2. Completely web-based with no workstation applications to install 3. Hosted service available 4. Low bandwidth requirements 5. District backups 6. Automated district-based patron data upload from SIS 7. Data follows student from school to school Maximized Investments & Accountability 1. District-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing 2. Site-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Enhanced Learning Environment through Increased Resource Sharing & Access 1. Web-based, user-friendly interface consistent with the latest technology that students and staff use 2. Central catalog ensures consistent data and improves access, plus site-specific subject headings preserve site-based information 3. Inter-Library Loan (ILL), to expand student access to resources 4. Easy tracking and reporting of items across district 5. District media center support Increased Collaboration & Curriculum Support 1. Resources integrated with Standards levels for state or province 2. Resources integrated with K-12 websites and separate K-12 web search 3. Integrated searching of multiple online databases in one step 4. Integrated title images in search results 5. Resource Lists -- multiple booklists and sharing of lists 6. Configurable home page with ability to add curriculum links Professional & Implementation Services 1. End-to-end, dedicated account management 2. Professional implementation services included 3. On-site training included with initial district purchase Integrated Resource & Asset Management Manages all resources: library, textbook, media and assets Interactive PDF - Click on a statement to go directly to the details.
The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Circulation Plus /Catalog Plus Reduced Costs & Support Through Centralized, Web-Based Technology 1. Centrally installed Installation, updates and maintenance on one or two centrally-located servers; no school servers required can also be implemented in a distributed environment, installed centrally with separate databases for searching, cataloging and patrons per school Older technology; at least one server required per school to run application and support database 2. Completely web-based with no workstation applications to install No workstation applications to install Web-based technology, 24/7 access for students, teachers, staff and parents, from home or wherever they have Internet access Applications must be installed and updated at each workstation OPAC is web accessible via fee-based add-on (WebCollection Plus); District-based library catalog access with add-on (Union Catalog Plus) 3. Hosted service available Secure, web-based hosting option through Hosted Service 4. Low bandwidth requirements Completely web-based High bandwidth requirements, not designed for use across district WAN 5. District backups Reliable backups handled by the district Daily backups at site; restore individual sites only 6. Automated district-based patron data upload from SIS relieves school staff of student data maintenance Student adds, updates, deletes and transfers processed via nightly batch interface LDAP interface simplifies maintenance of user password information Patron circulations, fines and complete transaction history entered at the site and maintained centrally Student/staff data must be individually batched or manually entered at each school New students may not be able to easily utilize resources until student data has been entered 7. Data follows student from school to school Overdue report follows students as they move throughout district, including any outstanding materials/ fines, so students can checkout titles and utilize resources immediately Patron must be removed from old school and reentered if student moves to another school Outstanding materials/ fines information does not transfer, and may remain unpaid if student moves to another school
The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Circulation Plus /Catalog Plus Maximized Investments & Accountability 1. District-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Standard district-level reporting of all sites to optimize educational resources Integrated Report Builder generates reports in HTML or XML format for import into Excel spreadsheet, or PDF output Sharing of reports across the district Site-level reports and report builder - Overdue notices/ reminders in print and email formats Automatic scheduling of notices No district-level reporting 2. Site-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Reporting per school only; limited to transactions and other statistics Custom reporting requires third-party tools and district expertise to execute Enhanced Learning Environment through Increased Resource Sharing & Access 1. Web-based, user-friendly interface consistent with the latest technology that students and staff use 2. Central catalog ensures consistent data and improves access, plus sitespecific subject headings preserve site-based information Centralized cataloging ensures quality, consistent MARC cataloging for all schools Central access to records minimizes cataloging time for schools Auto-recon Site-specific subject tags provide flexibility to retain site information Supports inter-library loan and checkout of resources from any school for any student or staff in the district, helping to cut costs by reducing redundant purchases MARC records cataloged and maintained per site Title data entered manually 3. Inter-Library Loan (ILL), to expand student access to resources 4. Easy tracking and reporting of items across district ILL process can be managed and tracked per the district or school policies 5. District media center support Supports reserves and booking of district media resources through Media Manager; allows teachers to enhance their curriculum and lesson plans No reserves and booking of media resources from a district media center
The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Circulation Plus /Catalog Plus Increased Collaboration & Curriculum Support 1. Resources integrated with Standards levels for state or province Teachers develop standards-driven curriculum by easily finding resources tied to their state or province standards Standards searching not as integrated with collection 2. Resources integrated with K-12 websites and separate K-12 web search Direct students to safe, relevant K-12 websites containing educator-reviewed information Separate WebPath Express search link Website searching not as integrated with collection 3. Integrated searching of multiple online databases in one step 4. Integrated title images in search results 5. Resource Lists -- multiple booklists and sharing of lists 6. Configurable home page with ability to add curriculum links Integrated searching of all the district's subscription and free online databases Book cover images display in search results list, seamlessly integrated Teachers can set up, name and save multiple "Resource Lists," make them visible to select users, and email the lists Teachers and media specialists can incorporate One Search, WebPath and Standards results in their Resource Lists Each school has a home page which is customizable by the school with logos, pictures, curriculum links, and other relevant information. Not as integrated with collection searching Book cover images not integrated into search results, but available when clicking on the item Basic booklist support NOTE: Library Manager's supporting services promote student achievement, support curriculum development and streamline searching for students and teachers.
The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Circulation Plus /Catalog Plus Professional & Implementation Services 1. End-to-end, dedicated account management 2. Professional implementation services included 3. On-site training included with initial district purchase Solution includes comprehensive, end-to-end account management, with in-depth consultation on data, training, implementation and technical issues Implementation services available at an additional cost On-site training services available at an additional cost Integrated Resource & Asset Management Manages all resources: library, textbook, media, assets The full suite supports comprehensive district-wide management of all library, media, textbook and other fixed and portable assets to support school operations and curriculum needs, helping shift focus from administration to instruction Circ/Cat manages only library materials at any individual school Multiple collection management in one system means the same barcode might be used in different collections, leading to data inaccuracy and poor accountability; if there are no duplicate barcodes across collections, converting to should not cause any issues Schools may be using a single site license to support multiple sites, separating each individual library into its own collection