The LearningAccess ILS

The LearningAccess ILS is a Standards-based, Fully integrated, Flexible and Open library automation system, easy to use, yet powerful and completely Web-based for today's demanding information needs.

The LearningAccess ILS is uniquely positioned to offer smaller libraries the opportunity to gain access to state-of-the-art library automation, yet at affordable pricing.

The LearningAccess ILS:

• Organizes the library's collections
• Links the collection with enhanced content on the web
• Integrates and controls access to third-party databases and Web-based resources
• Establishes a easy to use library information portal

Main Components

The LearningAccess ILS consists of four modules: the patron or user module (Web OPAC), the cataloging module, the circulation module and the administrative module. All modules are Web based and the Web OPAC is multi-lingual capable, with our initial release supporting English and Spanish.

Web OPAC

Defining the library's identity today on the web is critical, the LearningAccess ILS Web OPAC sets a new standard in sophistication and yet ease of use in this area. Access to the catalog has never been easier using a standard web browser either at the library or from home. The Web OPAC deploys a revolutionary and unique search system to access local and remote resources.

Powerful searching capabilities

The LearningAccess ILS offers three ways to search:

• EasySearch gives patrons one space in which to enter search terms and phrases, providing the broadest search results
• AdvancedSearch lets patrons search using several terms and using Boolean and proximity operators
• Zsearch lets patrons easily search remote libraries, including the Library of Congress

Cataloging

The LearningAccess ILS allows for quick addition of new material to the database by:

• Copy cataloging using the intuitive build in Zsearch z39.50 copy cataloging tool
• Uploading of book vendor supplied MARC21 bibliographic records
• Original cataloging using one of three MARC21 based cataloging interfaces. Each increasing in complexity and flexibility - Easy, Half and Full.

Book cover images can be easily added, electronic resources attached and special circulation and patron notes added.

Serials Cataloging

The LearningAccess ILS deploys a state-of-the-art and unique serial cataloging interface. This cataloging interface supports the full set of Serial Cataloging requirements. Its unique captions and pattern editor ensure that even in the smallest libraries managing serials (magazine) subscriptions becomes easy and fast.

Authority Control

The LearningAccess ILS cataloging system implements full Authority Control at various levels. Authority Control is accomplished through:

• Self learning authority system, using known quality MARC21 bibliographic records already in the system to enforce Authority Control
• Using LCSH, SEARS or other thesauri authority records imported in MARC21 authority format

Circulation

Circulation has never been easier, using an intuitive Web based interface equally suited for the volunteer as the professional librarian. The circulation system makes it easy to keep track of all types of circulating and non-circulating materials,