1. SIRSI Library Automation System
Presented by Sidney Hahn, Elisa McLaughlin, Deb Westrom

2. Sirsi Unicorn A dynamic library automation system.
Aligns with our library needs and customer service.
Twenty-five years in libraries
Currently the most commonly used worldwide
Pro-actively addresses changes in technology (SirsiDynix).

3. Sirsi Unicorn
This system is used by both local public school districts and the local public library and is used by the Montana Shared Catalog. It is modeled and used effectively in Hellgate Middle School LMC and Cold Springs Elementary LMC.

4. Access to Library/ Cataloging Module
iBistro (SirsiDynix)
“A web software package wrapped around a server”
Online catalog component
Provides online access through browser
Allows MT Shared Library, so multiple libraries can participate

5. Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries)
Reports Module
Web Reporter (Stephen’s Lighthouse Feb 23, 2009 Measuring Libraries)
Pre-developed reports
Create new or customize new or existing reports

6. Circulation Module/ Interface
WorkFlows (SirsiDynix)
Academic Reserves: create, charge, renew, edit, discharge, and remove from reserves
Acquisitions and Fund Accounting
Fund managements
Vendor performance
Orders
Reports

7. Director Station (Hadro, 2008)
Reports
Follows user behaviors
Easy access to collection circulation and usage statistics

8. Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows
Stable, even under extreme load
Robust, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions and simultaneous users
Flexible, to accommodate the varied needs of a large consortia

9. Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows
Secure, to protect our patrons/users privacy and data
User-friendly, to facilitate patron and staff use of the system
Integrated, to manage all technical and public services within the library

10. Key Reasons to Use Sirsi Unicorn WorkFlows
Comprehensive, integrated environment to optimize library operations, maximize staff productivity and more effectively serve users

11. References
Abram, S. (February 23, 2009). Stephen's lighthouse. Retrieved June 30, 2009, from

12. References
Hadro, Josh (10/15/2008). Director's station for usage stats: SirsiDynix's newest software releases give librarians easy access to collection circulation and usage stats; streamlined ILL process. Library Journal, Retrieved July 1, 2009, from

13. References
Mt.gov (n.d.). Montana Shared Catalog. Retrieved July 6, 2009 from

14. References
SirsiDynix (n.d.). SirsiDynix Unicorn library management system technical overview. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from the SirsiDynix Web side: