Product
Fact
Sheet
A uto L ibrarian SE ™
Remote Card Catalog SE
Library Management Software
for Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/Me/98
Auto Librarian™ SE Remote Card Catalog Version is software for a networked searching
station to be used in conjunction with Auto Librarian™ SE Library Server Version. Auto
Librarian™ SE Remote Card Catalog Version utilizes a remote computer as a separate
card catalog for libraries seeking to allow patrons to use a remote computer as a "hands
on" remote card catalog. Results of searches on book database can be viewed on screen
and/or printed. Patrons can access their own borrower record and place checked out
books on reserve from the remote station. Designed to be networked through Windows
Me/98/2000/NT/XP/2003 networks.
FEATURES
EASY TO USE
Graphical windows interface is very user-friendly for even the youngest patrons. Computer skills
are not required for its use. Users can preset computer to control use of printer (on or off) to save
paper (or if a printer is not available).
Auto Librarian™ SE Remote Card Catalog allows the librarian to utilize the main computer for
circulation uninterrupted by patron requests for book information.
QUICK SEARCHING OF BOOK DATABASE
Grid and Form View
Current Book Database is “live” from main Auto Librarian™ SE Library Server computer. The
Book database is displayed in grid format on the screen with Navigator buttons for easy database
maneuvering. Form View button displays the form view of the highlighted book record. Form
View records contain all of the information about a book including: Booknum, Title, Author,
Callnum, Publisher, 4 Subject Headings, ISBN, LCCN, Copyright, Pages, Illustrator and Unlimited
Summary fields as well as an Amazon.com button adding another dimension to book searches.
Click this button for access to book reviews, excerpts, cover illustration, more titles by the author,
and much more online. ISBN number and Internet access required for this option. Book status:
Checked In, Checked Out (with Due Date) or Missing is also displayed.
The Book database can be searched in two ways:
1) Enter Search Information: Key in search information on screen after choosing sort criteria:
by Booknum, Title, Author, Call number, or Subject. Books are listed in grid format. Use
navigator buttons (prior record and next record) to refine search. Entire book record can be
viewed by highlighting book record and clicking on Form View button.
2) Key Word searches: key word searches can be made on the following fields: A) Title, B) Title
and Author, or C) All fields: Title, Author, Subject, Publisher and Summary fields. An, A, The,
articles are ignored in key word searches. Searches can be narrowed or widened using AND,
OR, NOT search criteria. Results of search are listed in grid format and entire book record can
be viewed by highlighting book record and clicking on Form View button. See book fields listed
above. Results of key word searches can be viewed on screen and/or printed. Key word search
report includes Title, Callnum, Author and Booknum.
Remote Card Catalog SE Fact Sheet Page 2
BORROWER RECORD VIEW
Borrowers can review their borrower records by clicking on a User Record Review button. A valid
borronum and phone number are needed to access record. Fines, Borrower History, Check Outs
and Reserves can be reviewed.
RESERVE CAPABILITY
Books found to be checked out upon searching the book database can be reserved by the
borrower with a valid borronum and phone number.
Note: Borrower Record View and Borrower Reserve Capability can be disabled by the librarian.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Auto Librarian Remote Card Catalog SE Version works in conjunction with Auto
Librarian SE Library Server Version. System Requirements mirror those of Windows
Me/98/95/2000/NT/XP/2003
Recommended:
COMPUTER: Pentium processor with 24 MB RAM. Remote computer must be
networked to main AUTO LIBRARIAN server computer with network in place.
DRIVES:
100 MB or larger hard drive space available
MONITOR: Resolution: 800 x 600.
SYSTEM:
Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT/XP/2003
FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support at NO ADDITIONAL COST via email or non-toll free phone number. No annual
service fees or service contracts.
AFFORDABLE PRICING
See our price sheet or pricing link on our website for current pricing.
To Order or for more information call, write, or email:
MC² SYSTEMS
115 Oregon Lane
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Website: www.autolib.com
Sales phone: (800)330-8026
Tech Support phone: (561)997-2509
Fax/local phone:(561)997-8026
email: sales@autolib.com or techsupport@autolib.com
AUTO LIBRARIAN is a trademark of MC² SYSTEMS. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT/XP/2003 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Revised 08/2004