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Atriuum Automation System

Corie K., Nora G., Cynthia C., Patty B., and Frances R.

Atriuum Recommendations for Library Staff

Why We Recommend Atriuum for Patrons

Cataloging has never been easier!

Quick Cataloging feature lets you instantly search, download, edit, and retrieve USMARC records in a single step. Simply scan or type in the 10 or 13-digit ISBN and retrieve records from any of the six Z39.50 server databases (including the Library of Congress) containing over 14 million records.

Impressive Customized Reporting Capability

  • Filter reports
  • Generate standard reports
  • Customize reports
  • Save periodic and frequently used report templates
  • Schedule automatic report generation
  • Email delivery for any standard or saved report templates
  • Export report data for use in other programs

Supplemental Modules, Services, and Programs

Additional modules are available to meet the needs of your library:

 Acquisitions, Authority, Bookings, Debt Management, and Serials

  • Captivating OPAC Interface
  • 10 layout options to customize your library's catalog
  • Interactive "What's Hot" carousel, "Featured" items widget, and tabs for easy access to Lists, Links, etc.
  • Patrons can log into their accounts to create bookbags, watch lists, and to reserve or renew materials.
  • Integrated Digital Content: eBooks & Audiobooks
  • Integrated search option so patrons can easily find both printed and electronic materials (eBooks and Audiobooks)
  • No additional cost!
  • Book Systems offers integrations with a variety of third-party digital content providers, including the following:

Atriuum Weaknesses

• Not ideal for public libraries because it may over load the system and circulation of items may not be accounted for or cataloged.

• Custom reports feature can be somewhat difficult to use.

• Add-on modules are expensive.

• Servers are down sometimes.

• Items cannot be renewed online.

• Layout & formatting of reports can be difficult to deal with.

Unique Attributes of the Atriuum Automation System

• The system has a built-in Z39.50 client which allows the downloading of MARC records from Library of Congress.

• Patrons are able to manage renewals, reserves, and other services.

• The system has over 96 OPAC design themes and customized reporting features.

• It has OPAC Snapshot. Patrons are able to view book covers, table of contents, reviews, and the first chapter.

• It offers SurfIT, which is an integrated federated search tool.

• The cloud technology offers unlimited storage and no server is needed.

• Uses Concourse for Window users.

• Offers Remote Backup System to help libraries recover their database.

• The Customer Service and Technical Support departments offer different ways to contact the departments (phone, email, live chat, remote support, and Listsev).

Strong Points of the Atriuum Automation System

Company History

It's an integrated library system built for any size library or district.

• It's 100% web based system which allows instant access to resources 24 hours a day.

• It offers 2 mobile apps:

Atriuum on the Go for patrons

Attriuum Mobile Interface (AMI) for library staff

• Teachers and students manage their own accounts.

• Students are able to create book-bags, watch-lists, rate and review books, and renew or reserve titles.

• It has a centralized information infrastructure and cloud technology.

• Features KidZviZ, a PK to 3rd grade library toolbox.

• Offers 4 modules:

Serials

Authority Control

Acquisitions

Express CheckIT

• Uses Booktracks Asset Management to keep track of all assets and textbooks. Also available as an app (Booktracks Mobile).

• There are several subscription services available: Reading Program Enhancement Services (MEND), SURFit, and State Standards/Common Core.

  • Atriuum (also known as Book Systems) was founded and is still headquartered in high-tech Huntsville, Alabama.
  • From their first DOS program to their current Web-based systems, their focus has been on providing affordable library automation and asset tracking software.
  • The software delivers more features and demands fewer technical and financial resources.
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