Cybrarian

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Cybrarian.com ™ shared public access computer software for small libraries combines simple setup with a wide range of customizable options. What is Cybrarian.com ™ shared public computer management? Cybrarian.com ™ shared public computer management is a comprehensive public PC shared access authentication, Reservation, Internet browser access, and Print Cost management software system that manages all public-use technologies for libraries. Why should I implement Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management at my library? Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management enables a library to equitably share limited public computers among many patrons, to control or recover the costs of printing and other pay-for-services and to free staff from constant involvement with the public access PCs through self-service options. What are the primary benefits of a comprehensive public computer management? Empowers patrons and visitors, enhances the level of staff productivity, improves customer service and recovers costs. Why has public computer management become so critical to libraries today? The growing number of public-use computers in libraries has had a profound impact on the type of service they provide. Unfortunately, librarians have felt the brunt of this increase because PCs can demand continuous babysitting. Many libraries continue use manual sign-up sheets and to collect print payments via the honor system. However, as libraries add more PCs, it is essential that staff be relieved of the responsibility of controlling time, reserving computers and excepting payments for all printed documents. Why is the discovery and selection process for the right public computer management so important? Public-use PCs are arguably the most visible technology investment to libraries. Properly managed, public PCs increase community reliance upon the library improperly managed; they undermine quality service, reduce staff productivity, and squeeze operating funds. Does Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management require a separate card (i.e. vend or smart card) or will it work with the library's current library card? No, Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management has been designed to work with the library's current card. How does Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management go about authenticating users? Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management provides different options for authenticating users. The library can either have Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management interface directly with the Integrated Library System (ILS) in real-time via SIP, Patron API or ODBC protocols or a student management system. The library may also elect to do a one-time patron import into the Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management database, eliminating the need to purchase the protocol licensing from their ILS vendor. What about the on-going maintenance of patron records? Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management can link in real-time with your Integrated Library System (ILS) so that when you add, edit, or de-activate a patron record it is automatically reflected in Cybrarian.com ™ public computer management. At the Cybrarian.

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