Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Acquisition & Cataloging

Adhere to international bibliographic standards (MARC21, AACR2).

• ISBN Fetching: Auto-fetch book details (Title, Author, Publisher) using just the ISBN number.
• Budget Control: Track department-wise budget allocation and remaining funds for book purchases.
• Barcode/QR: Auto-generate spine labels and barcodes for new acquisitions instantly.

Smart Circulation (Issue/Return)

Speed up the counter. Issue books in seconds with Barcode or RFID scanners.

• Rule Engine: Set different rules (e.g., "Faculty: 6 books for 30 days", "Student: 3 books for 14 days").
• Fine Calc: Auto-calculate overdue fines including holidays and grace periods.
• No Dues: One-click "No Dues" certificate generation for graduating students.

Web OPAC (Online Catalog)

Allow students to search the library from their hostels or homes.

• Advanced Search: Filter by Author, Subject, Publisher, or Call Number.
• Book Reservation: Students can "Reserve" a book that is currently issued to someone else.
• My Account: Users can view their checkout history, fines, and renew books online.

RFID & Self-Service

SIP2 compliant integration for modern library automation hardware.

• Security Gates: Detect theft instantly if an un-issued RFID-tagged book passes the gate.
• Self-Kiosk: Students can issue/return books themselves using the touch-screen kiosk.
• Stock Verification: Scan entire shelves in minutes using handheld RFID readers.

Digital Repository (DSpace)

Manage your institution's intellectual output (Theses, Papers, E-Books).

• E-Thesis: Store and index PhD theses (ETD) with metadata for easy retrieval.
• Question Papers: Archive past semester question papers for student reference.
• Access Control: Restrict sensitive documents to IP-based access (Campus Intranet only).

Serials Control & Analytics

Manage journals and track library utilization for NAAC accreditation.

• Journal Subscription: Track subscription periods, renewals, and missing issues of periodicals.
• Gate Register: Biometric integration to track daily footfall of students and faculty.
• Usage Reports: Generate "Book Usage Reports" to decide which books to buy next year.