| Module |
Description |
| Automated
Task Manager |
A
useful timesaving device, particularly since many tasks
and reports can be scheduled to run and be completed
automatically before the beginning of the working day
Each task is user definable and fully configurable and can be scheduled
to complement off-peak hours when resources are more readily available
A user’s administrative time and costs are reduced significantly
as it automatically initiates scheduled tasks without user intervention
Also integrates seamlessly with ILMU to offer a comprehensive suite of
solutions to manage an organisation’s information and knowledge
resources
|
| Bibliographic
Data- Warehouse Management System |
Allows
users to establish a union catalogue. It assists organisations
with multiple sites to have a centralised model.
Also allows users to perform web cataloguing as opposed to the traditional
PC client based version. This means that users are able to perform cataloguing
from any Internet enabled PC in the world via a web browser
|
| Databridge |
Bibliographic
information import using the books’ ISBN number.
It provides an aid to librarians in loading their data
within the shortest downtime. This module integrates
seamlessly with the Paramips and Z39.50 Interface modules
|
| Enterprise
Statistical Transaction Information Module |
A
module that allow query, analysis and reporting of data
from multiple data sources
|
| EIS
Report Generator |
This
module allows the user to create personalised reports.
Formats are user definable. The reports that could be
generated include Statistic, Circulation Activities,
Vendor Performance, and Circulation History reports
|
| IRIS |
With
its modular subsystems, it provides the utilities to
scan, store, index and retrieve images. As imaging solution
are storage intensive, IRIS allow images to be offloaded
to optical storage such as CD-R or CD-RW making it a
viable COLD solution as well.
Together with Infotrack, IRIS provides patrons of the library with a
common access point to search as well as view any images linked to the
bibliographic records
|
| MAPI |
Provide
seamless integration with email applications, such as
Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange. The following notices
could be sent to the users via email :
- Overdue Notification
- Reservation Notification
- Item Awaiting Collection
- Recall Notification
|
| Message
Using SMS Tunneling |
The
latest ILMU system alert generator using SMS. This module
provides users with the ability to communicate with other
connected or mobile portal users. Messages are delivered
to users based on personal settings that enable the users
to schedule when and what device system, task, content
or application messages are sent.
MUST currently works on Maxis and Celcom only as they are the only network
provider supporting this technology. There is no cost to the library for
sending the SMS alerts
|
| Parable |
An
independent label printing programmes that have been
fine-tuned to operate on non-dedicated resources.
This solution for the library environment consists of a suite of 3 applications,
which are Patron / Borrower Code Generator, Book / Resources Code Generator
and Spine / File Code Generator.
For the library and resource management environment, barcode labels are
the integral key to tracking documentary materials and borrowers. The common
denominators between the patrons / borrowers and the resource borrowing
function within the system in the barcode identification labels. ID cards
are issued to patrons / borrower with special barcode labels to uniquely
identify them. Resources / books on the other hand are identified by attaching
barcode labels with relevant information to the books. These labels form
the critical link in the operation of a library’s resource management
system.
|
| Paramips |
Is
a data conversion tool, which provides aid to librarians
in loading their data with the shortest downtime and
eventually providing the users with on-line information.
This is a cost effective tool that can shorten the data
conversion process by 4 times as compared to the normal
process. It is accurate, efficient and aids in the reduction
of manpower resources
|
| Parasord |
Is
a service using on-line remote diagnostic that allows
the Paradigm’s Technical Support team to analyse
operating system and application software operations
and monitor system hardware performances at customer
site within seconds of a response call.
On-line diagnostics are then provided and the customer’s problems
are immediately taken care of. It aids Paradigm in the provision of quick
and effective support to its clients when needed
|
| Receipting |
ILMU’s
Receipting module provides seamless integration with
the Fines Collection database. Receipts would be generated
when payment transactions are activated. Features include
Interface to Smart Card Payment transactions, Audit Listing
and Report Listing
|
| RFID
Interface/ Book Drop Interface |
Book
returns can be performed via “Book-drops” which
are physical compartments with ‘sensitising and
desensitising’ mechanism to register discharging
of items in a seamless manner. Users who use this facility
would not be required to visit the library.
|
| Self-check
Interface |
These
devices allow users to perform book returns via the usage
of book drops. Users are also allowed to initiate item
loans on their own without library intervention. The
interface would integrate with ILMU’s Circulation
module in order to seamlessly update the circulation
transaction repositories and all discharged items would
be registered by the system automatically.
|
| Smart
Card Interface |
Enables
patrons of the library to use a one-card system to perform
library transactions such as Fine Payment, Membership
Renewals, Borrowings, Self-Check, and Photocopying as
well as use it for Internet access
It integrates with the ILMU database and updates the transactions made
with the Smart Card online.
The cash value in the smart card can be used to pay fines for late returns
automatically, thus allowing a cashless transaction to take place. It provides
users the ease and flexibility of transacting with security in mind
|
| Stock
Check Utility |
With
the use of smart battery operated devices, inventory
of library materials can be ascertained via ILMU’s
Stock Check Utility. Features include Stock Take Inventory
Functions, Data Synchronisation and Report Listing
|
| Unicode
Enabler |
Allows
users to catalogue, process, and send online enquiries
for the catalogued collection of Chinese, Arabic, Japanese
and Korean
|
| Web
Cataloguing |
Enables
users to perform cataloguing from any Internet enabled
PC in the world via a web browser
|
| Web
Infoline |
Enables
library patrons to search and access journals collection,
articles collection, and newspaper cutting collections
from any web-enabled PC wherever they are using a web
browser.
|
| Web
Enabler OPAC |
Enables
library patrons to search and access ILMU’s catalogue
collection from any web-enabled PC wherever they are
using a web browser.
Users can also perform online reservations for items that have been borrowed
by others, view multimedia clippings, and view, print and email documents
and images linked to any bibliographic record, by leveraging on the latest
web browser technology to enhance productivity and efficiency.
|
| Z39.50
Interface |
The
advent of Internet has made Z39.50 a promising protocol
for search and retrieval. The protocol allows Z39.50
servers located anywhere in the world to be searched.
Records on those servers can then be retrieved in MARC
format for local reuse.
Paradigm Systems has developed both the Z39.50 for server and client. The
Z39.50 server allows various clients to access into the library's database,
while the Z39.50 client allows access to other library's database.
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