Client: LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) Project: Library Management Software Solution Technology: Virtua, The integrated Library System (ILS)Client Library Overview
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Library is the first automated library of Pakistan that has been providing excellent services and facilities to fulfill the information needs of its clients. The library is equipped with state-of-the-art systems and technologies. It has a collection of over 350,000 volumes. The library is managed by qualified and experienced staff, dedicated to provide high quality innovative services. Its culture of trust, tolerance, sharing and self servicing makes it a unique library of the region.
Problems Faced
The old system deployed by LUMS, was not helping Library staff to manage the affairs of the library, Acquisitions and Cataloging and Circulation of the Books were not so efficient. The system maintenance was sluggish and thus time consuming resulting having no proper data records.
Implemented Solution
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Library decided to go for this project with VTLS product Virtua to satisfy all the needs of Library business, objectives to improve their overall manageability, performance and information flow of the library affairs. This was done through the deployment of the Virtua, with over 25 years of experience working with libraries, VTLS know that no two libraries have the same needs. That’s why VTLS designed flexible software that lets you create custom profile for each library and staff users, controlling access to over 600 functions throughout the system. Engineered for the flexibility and ease of use that library patrons and staff demands, Virtua lets Lums set the rules and parameters that work best of their library.
Benefits Provided to LUMS Library 1. Acquisitions and Fund Accounting
Workflow simplicity and adaptability
Account Structure
Vendors and Orders
Receiving and Invoicing
Accessibility to external Sources: Moving towards a paperless Office
Security
Acquisition Reports
Integration with other subsystems
2. Cataloging
A System Designed for Catalogers
Access to Tools and Information
Unique data-entry Templates
Unicode standard
Build for Cataloging workflow
Validation of Cataloging Copy
Support for standards
Intelligent Authority Control
3. Circulation
Designed for the circulation desk
Check-outs, Check-ins and Renewals
Holds, recalls, Loans and Pages Requests
Disputed returns
Grace / Amnesty Periods
Patron Information
Patron Fines
Transaction Log and Audit Trail
Circulation Backup
System Alerts and Blocks
Reserve List
4. Smart Tracking For Libraries
Folio Smart Labels
Tagging and Verification Station
Borrowing Station
Theft Detection Pedestals
Book Drop
Item Management System
5. Serials Control
Subscription Management
Renewals, Reminds and Routing
6. Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations
