Bibliovation

Bibliovation, provided by LibLime, is a Library Services Platform (LSP) designed to assist libraries in efficiently managing their physical and digital assets. It offers a range of tools and functionality to support various library workflows, catering to libraries of all sizes, from small community libraries to large academic and research libraries. According to the vendor, Bibliovation is utilized by librarians, library administrators, information professionals, academic institutions, and public libraries.

Key Features

Discovery Layer: According to the vendor, Bibliovation offers powerful keyword searching with relevancy ranking to provide accurate search results. It also provides dynamic and rich contextual faceted search options, full-text searching of digital objects, and visual map-based searching with support for GeoMARC cataloging.

Patron Dashboard: The vendor claims that Bibliovation includes a personalized patron dashboard that allows users to access features such as ILL requests, purchase requests, and reference requests. Users can also save searches and set up alerts for new materials. Additionally, Bibliovation allows for record tagging, ratings, reviews, and personal list creation.

Self-Checkout and Self-Renewal: According to the vendor, Bibliovation enables patrons to conveniently check out and renew items on their own using self-checkout stations. This feature is said to streamline the circulation process and enhance the overall user experience.

Web-based MARC21-based Cataloging Editor: The vendor states that Bibliovation provides a user-friendly web-based cataloging editor that supports full MARC21 cataloging. It offers record templates for bibs, authorities, and holdings, along with features such as record cloning, batch delete/edit, authority control for multiple thesauri, and support for Z39 search.

Web-based Serials Control: According to the vendor, Bibliovation includes a web-based module for effective serials control. It supports the MARC format for holdings, central ordering and distribution, multiple subscription support, flexible routing slips, and holds for specific issues.

Web-based Acquisitions: The vendor claims that Bibliovation offers a web-based acquisitions module with enhanced EDI support, allowing for EDI claiming and tracking unlimited PO lines per PO. It also provides features for controlling and managing funds hierarchy, vendor shopping cart upload, invoice rectification, and support for various types of orders.

Web-based System Administration: According to the vendor, Bibliovation offers a web-based system administration interface that allows administrators to configure the discovery layer, create SQL queries, manage staff permissions, export records in batches, print labels, manage Z39 search targets, and control system preferences.

Mobile Device Support: Bibliovation is said to be compatible with mobile devices, enabling users to access library services and resources on the go. According to the vendor, this feature enhances convenience and accessibility for patrons.

Multi-Language Search Translation: According to the vendor, Bibliovation supports multi-language search translation, allowing users to search for materials in their preferred language. This feature is claimed to promote inclusivity and facilitate access to diverse collections.