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Minerva Library Solutions is a highly advanced Library system, using new technologies that are easy to use and very efficient. Proudly Philippine Made!
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Objectives:
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To develop a system that is user friendly.
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To provide fast, easy lending of books, venues and other materials
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To provide accurate status monitoring
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To provide reliable locator of books and other materials
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To provide efficient and updated catalogs
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To lessen the work load of librarians
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To create an efficient solution using new technologies and distribute it at a low cost
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Technologies adopted:
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GUI (Graphical User Interface) This project used common Microsoft Application Controls, that are considered as user-friendly controls.
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Integrated Multi-Media Player
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Barcode printing and Barcode reading. This technology was adopted and enhanced by enabling ordinary desk jet printers to print barcode labels.
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LAN( Local Area Network) Minerva can run on a single computer or in a network.
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Single Library Setup/ Multiple Libraries Setup
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Centralized Multiple Libraries Setup
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The features of Minerva Library Solution:
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Penalty per hr. or per day
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Reservation of venues
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Suggestions, comments and questions box
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Reply window for librarians
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Advanced Database Utilities and Maintenance
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Printing of barcodes on ordinary desk jet printer
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Advanced Security Module
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Created by, Created date, Modified by, and Modified date information
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Checking of inventory using barcode reader
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Attendance Module
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Inform Patrons on overdue materials via email or text message
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Reserve Books in OPAC/BROWSER
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View Movie Clips in OPAC
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View Pictures in OPAC
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The Minerva Library Solutions Software consists of the following modules:
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Inventory/Cataloging
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Patron
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Circulation
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Reservation
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Advanced Security
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Advanced Database Utilities
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Application setup
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Browse the shelves (OPAC)
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Barcode Labels Module
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Attendance Module
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Acquisition (PR-PO)
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Comparative Analysis: Other Library Solutions in the Market which are imported, customization will be impossible, if not very expensive.
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