Library Management offers a completely integrated library system with two core components: The Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) for library users which provides an easy-to-use, Web browser interface with unified search of bibliographic records and digital collections; and the Administration component which is a convenient Web browser interface for library staff that includes modules for cataloging, circulation, serials, acquisitions and for managing system parameters.

Equally suited to organizations with one or with many library locations, system parameters can be defined globally or to accommodate individual library policies. Available options include staff privileges, material types, collection types, patron types, loans policies, classification scheme and reporting options.

Digital collections capabilities enable you to effectively integrate knowledge assets in physical and electronic forms. Digital content in many formats can be attached to catalog records to add value to the collection with document full text, reviews, cover art, tables of contents and more.

Authority control is provided by an ANSI standard thesaurus that is automatically active during both retrieval and data entry. During cataloging, interactive validation alerts you to improper entries, with override. Term switching capabilities automatically change a non-preferred to preferred form. During searching, you can browse and select terms from the authority file as well as experience search redirection to the preferred form.

Library Management uses a standard open architecture running on an application server rather than a desktop client, thereby centralizing all customization activities. In addition, the database schema is fully exposed and may be modified to meet local data requirements. Library Management is designed to be customizable, yet it is still supported by Open Text and will be upgraded with each new release.

Report templates provide maximum flexibility to meet local reporting needs; the standard report toolkit uses Jasper Reports.

If you have budget restraints or are challenged to gain support from internal IT resources you might consider a hosted solution. Open Text’s Hosting Services provide an alternative method of deployment to achieve optimum performance without the administrative and implementation costs associated with installing and managing an in-house system. Open Text hosted solutions look after all the operational aspects like backups, upgrades, configuration, performance, and scalability. Other benefits of hosting through Open Text include: lower total cost of ownership; no capital expenditure; faster deployment; access to expert, relevant advice; and pay as you grow.