The Centralized Advanced Bookings Module of L4U Platinum provides librarians with features and power previously reserved for large Colleges or Universities. Shipping lists, copy management, visual calendars, pick lists, authority control and automatic shipping labels are just a few of the standard features found in this application.

Central Media Centers can specify shipping methods, holiday management, and Globally Circulate records with the click of a button. All of these features are available on either Macintosh or Windows operating systems, with an identical user interface. Once again, L4U truly is Library Automation Made Easy!

With our Web Based iPAC (Internet Public Access Catalog) you can let your patrons browse your catalog online, create Bookbags, and place bookings all from the convenience of their own computer.

 

Capabilitites & Benefits of L4U's Advanced Booking Features

• Interactive Calendar Display - Central Administrators have access to an interactive calendar display that indicates available booking dates, as well as prior bookings and center closures/holidays at a glance. New bookings are placed by clicking on the requested date.
• Global Circulation - Time consuming media management is a thing of the past. Global circulation automatically circulates items for any given day, allowing you to work days in advance.
• Itinerant Teacher Management - L4U Advanced Bookings accommodates teachers who work at several locations. At the time of booking, select the appropriate location to ship materials.
• Reports - With a simple click of the mouse, create Check Lists, Packing Lists, Labels, Cards, and an unlimited number of custom reports.
• Backward and Forward Auto Adjust - Let the software automatically adjust booking dates forward and backward for the best match to the user's requested date.
• Shipping Methods - Set up different shipping methods for each patron or group of patrons, allowing for the management of shipping schedules and ship delays.
• Padding Nights - Specify the number of nights an item must remain at the Media Center for maintenance between bookings.
• Patron Bookings via the Internet - Let your patrons browse your catalog, create bookbags, and place bookings all from the convenience of their own computer.