New Gen Lib An opensource ILS alternative Perseus

New. Gen. Lib An open-source ILS alternative Perseus Rex Molina Libraries Without Walls: Technological Trends and Library Services in the Digital Age St. Paul Center for Renewal, Alfonso, Cavite | October 20, 2014

Integrated Library Systems (ILS) ● Synonymous to library management systems (LMS) ● integrated set of applications o o o acquisitions cataloging circulation provision of public access and more. . .

Integrated Library Systems (ILS) ● Open Source / Free Examples Koha o Evergreen o ● Proprietary Examples Millennium / Sierra (Innovative Interfaces, Inc. ) o Destiny (Follett) o Voyager / Aleph (Ex Libris) o Library. Solution (The Library Corporation) o

What is New. Gen. Lib? ● An open source library automation software (integrated library system or ILS) ● A product of the partnership of India’s Verus Solutions and Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM).

New. Gen. Lib features ● Java-based modules ● Complies with international metadata and interoperability standards: MARC-21, MARCXML, SRU/W, OAI-PMH ● Can be RFID system - integrated ● Automated email/instant messaging for overdue notices, checkout reminders, etc.

New. Gen. Lib features ● OS-independent (Supports Windows) ● Supports multi-user and multiple security levels ● Allows digital attachments to metadata (repository), can index attached documents ● Regular updates, still free ● Easy to use!

Other things to consider ● Free migration of library data to NGL and implementation with no conditions whatsoever ● Free technical support thru: o o o email/chat forums live remote desktop (available M-F, 10: 00 am to 6: 00 pm [GMT+5. 30])

Other things to consider ● Supports Android mobiles & tablets

Other things to consider ● Other advanced components like: o o NGL Touch: Touchscreen self-help kiosk module NGL Counter: track library visitors

Installation on Windows ● Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to install the ILS here. ● System needs the following components: o o o Java SE Development Kit 6 or 7 Postgresgl 8. 3 NGL 3

Demo ● System Configuration ● Cataloging o o Books Serials ● Circulation ● OPAC

Demo: Librarian Client

Demo: Authority Files

Demo: Patron search

Demo: Add/Modify Patron

Demo: Circulation Matrix

Demo: Primary Cataloging

Demo: Primary Cataloging • Other actions

Demo: Primary Cataloging

Demo: Copyloging

Demo: Authority Data

Demo: Accessioning

Demo: OPAC – Home

Demo: OPAC – Search Results

Demo: OPAC – Bib Record

Demo: OPAC – My. Library Options

Demo: OPAC – Discussions

Demo: OPAC – New Arrivals

Demo: OPAC – Top Stories

Try NGL now! ● Adaptation program Automate your library in 4 days Includes installation, training and migration using online assistance o Refer a library needing automation o o data

In short, ● Exhibiting several state-of-the-art features, regular updates and an easy-to-use interface, NGL is one great free alternative library management system for a budgetconscious library

Thank you for listening!

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