Cross Library

Cross Library is a software solution designed specifically for cataloging and managing libraries. It offers a user-friendly cataloging system, indexed keyword functionality, powerful search capabilities, and a flexible classification system. This versatile tool is suitable for small to medium-sized organizations, including church libraries, school libraries, small business libraries, historical archives, and personal libraries.

Key Features

User-friendly cataloging system: According to the vendor, Cross Library provides an organized approach to cataloging library collections by author, title, subject, and more. It supports various media types, allowing for seamless cross-referencing between materials.

Indexed Key Words/Phrases feature: The software offers an indexed keywords/phrases feature that enables users to track page numbers and concepts for easy reference. According to the vendor, this feature can be utilized for indexing scriptural references and other sermon-related information.

Search functionality: Cross Library provides powerful search capabilities, including partial word or phrase searching using wildcards. The software offers various search options and allows for searches by multiple fields or a combination of fields.

Reports for tracking checked out items and overdue items: The reporting features of Cross Library allow users to generate reports on checked out items and overdue items. The "Items Checked Out" report provides details such as title, borrower, due date, and more. The "Items Overdue" report helps track overdue items with a sequential listing sorted by due date.

Flexible classification system: Cross Library offers a flexible classification system that allows users to customize their library's classification using numbers and letters. It supports cataloging books under subject classification instead of strictly adhering to the Dewey Classification. The software also allows for multiple subject headings per item using the comments field.

Support for various types of media: According to the vendor, Cross Library supports different media types, making it easy to list and catalog them separately. Users can add new media types to the drop-down list for enhanced customization.

Ability to import data from various formats: Cross Library offers a data import service that allows users to seamlessly transfer data from other library catalog programs. The software supports converting and importing data from different formats. Additionally, users can manually backup and restore data to disk or internet, and automatic backup prompts are available in newer versions.

User levels with different authority levels: Cross Library provides different user levels to maintain control over data and access permissions. The software offers an administrator level for full control over user IDs, passwords, and data. Editing levels are available for data management, and there are view-only levels for restricted access.

Ability to print various reports, including by subject: Users can generate comprehensive reports with Cross Library, including a "By Subject" report that lists all books under each subject for efficient browsing. The software also offers an online catalog feature for convenient browsing by subject, author, and more.

Support for various printer types: Cross Library ensures compatibility with a range of printer types, including dot matrix, laser, inkjet, and bubble jet printers. Special label sets are available for dot matrix printers, and the software includes a collation field for including run time on videos in reports and catalog cards.