Library Successfully updates its System

The AUK Library has successfully migrated from the SirsiDynix integrated library system, Horizon, to the same company's newer system, Symphony. The new system "Symphony" replaces and updates the previous "Horizon" system which was used by the AUK Library since 2004.

The new version has many new features and advancements that will benefit users. It provides a rich patron interface, and a fully adaptable, expandable and customizable platform. The library online catalog will have a new interactive interface and additional search capabilities.

Features of the rich patron interface, e-Library, include:

Easy-to-use search, with full-text and unlimited index search
Online account solutions empower your patrons, allowing them to manage their library account, pay fines, place holds, order books for delivery, or submit interlibrary loan, purchase or other requests
Enhanced content electrifies your collection, offering users everything from book cover images and reviews
Flexible circulation and hold policies, with blanket hold capabilities for book clubs, and the ability to create and manage options for user groups such as families or universal borrowers, provide a convenient added perk for patrons
Staff and users can expand the library's reach to other communities through permalinking and bookmarking. Convenient services such as favorites tracking and permanent lists let the library alert users when new materials of interest arrive and permit end users to keep bibliographies of materials that they wish to use in the future
Multiple "gateways" for different libraries, users and environments
Completely customizable and configurable platform
Offer your patrons the power of discovery through bestseller and recommended reading lists, pre-defined searches (such as Kids' Library, Find it Fast, New Books, etc) and more. eLibrary also provides academic reserves functionality. For a more comprehensive solution, turn to ERes.
Sophisticated patron outreach solutions bring the library to homebound users, nursing homes, bookmobiles or kiosks, including route and delivery schedules, outreach patron history records and offline circulation through PocketCirc.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 26th March 2012