advantages of integrated library management systems
It sounds counterintuitive but paying for a library management system will save you and your institution money in the long run. Using a manual or paper-based system means you need a lot of staff members to do the work. An integrated library system will help you do more in less time and with less effort by automating your routine processes. Instead of sifting through stamp cards to find out which books are due or late, a library system like Koha will automatically send out emails or text messages when an item due for return. You can connect directly to your suppliers, make purchases and import ready-made MARC records into your catalog directly from your vendors. You can integrate chat modules and frequently asked questions on your library web page so patrons can easily find answers to the questions they have. Integrating e-books into your catalog (yes, Koha can do that!) means your patrons can continue reading their favourite titles and newspapers without ever having to set foot inside the building. All of this reduces your workload and allows you to focus on other crucial tasks that need to be done around the library. What do you think? Do you think you would benefit from having an integrated library management system or are you happy as using index card catalogs? If you want to bring your library into the 21st century, then Koha is the best, most affordable way to do it. Koha Support provides hassle-free Koha installation and cloud hosting as well as training, data migration, customization and technical support. Check out our packages and get a quick quote today. Looking forward to hearing from you! It plays an important part in the searching of an item of a library. It is an advance software which enhances the functioning of a library. Integrated library system is also known as automated library system. An automated library system has changed the system of book keeping or bibliographic records from traditional to modern technology. The adv