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-public, private and free—which can be enabled or disabled to reflect your library's unique
Notes policies. Library staff can use Virtual Shelves to create recommended reading lists or track
popular book clubs and series. > track acquisitions via RSS RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is
a convenient way to keep up with new content on your favorite website. LibLime integrates
RSS feeds into your catalog, so instead of having to click through or search the various sections
of your library's catalog to see what's new, patrons can opt-into an RSS feed which pushes
that information directly to their computer!
• Koha ZOOM's web-based Staff Client has been optimized for efficient task-switching, and
streamlined to minimize page reloads. In fact, the style and layout > easy navigation of the
interface were chosen by librarians who use it Mouse-based navigation with optional shortcut
keys streamline efficiency. daily--a great example of Koha's user-centric design. > auto e-notices
LibLime's comprehensive support and training options Auto e-notices for overdues and
reserves save staff make the transition from your legacy system time. to Koha a smooth one
for you and > full acquisitions Koha's feature-rich full acquisitions module makes your staff.
• Usable interfaces ordering items a cinch. Additionally, it provides your Customize. cataloging
team with the tools they need to manage mean you can get back to the MARC records for
these items as they enter the don't settle for 'almost'. Customize library's collection. Here are
a few of the highlights: the fun part of being a Koha's interface to truly support your • Full
serials support librarian! staffs' workflow! • Manage orders from vendors • Budgets and pricing
information • Management of borrower suggestions • Archives Staff Client. Customize it. ! >
Z39.50 support MORE ON > Full-featured WEB-BASED STAFF Native Z39.50 server and
client for resource sharing. CLIENT > Koha's staff • Multiple libraries and transfers client is
web-based. > MARC management tools This means there is no Koha's MARC support is rich,
encompassing both • Circulation and fines application to install on MARC21 and UNIMARC.
Combined with MARC edit- every staff computer. ing and management tools, cataloging
staff can easily • Patron management Additionally, updates and efficiently manage a library's
collection of MARC happen server-side-- so records. These tools include: • Acquisitions module
no more waiting for bug fixes to be applied on • MARC frameworks to support • Serials
management each computer. monographs, serials, etc. • MARC authorities control • Authorities
control • Serials management o Support for LOC, Dewey or any • Integrated Z39.50 for resource
sharing other classification • Printing functions for barcode labels, ID cards, and overdue
notices.
• Reduced costs " The software itself is free. You pay only for the product support and training
(if any) that you need. When a user The ROI speaks for itself. Open source is cost-sponsors
development of new functionality, the whole community benefits. Software functions are
paid for only once making open-source software cost-efficient.
• Libraries using open-source software benefit from many advanced affordable and
technologically-sound choice. technology solutions that they otherwise could not afford to
develop themselves yet they still have the option to steer development if they so desire.
Moreover, since open-source software developers like LibLime use a business It enables
libraries to position them—model that relies on providing support and training for software
rather than selling the right to use the software, the " per-library support costs go down. Just
think how you can re-allocate monies currently tied up in high annual licens- selves to be
prepared for technology ing fees. changes in the future. > innovate + collaborate Open source
empowers libraries to innovate and collaborate.
• Not only can you download and use open-source—Doug Dotterer, software for free, you're
free to alter it in any way you see fit. By sponsoring development of new features for Koha
Director Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library through LibLime, you don't need an IT staff to
make your ideas a reality. No more waiting to see if your software vendor decides to incorpo-
rate your suggestions into the next version. Koha puts the power in your hands. This isn't just
a theoretical model: as you read this, libraries worldwide are actively collaborating together

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