At a glance

LBS at a glance

OCLC's Local Library System (LBS) is a fully proven, web based library management system that provides flexible management of information for over 200 academic and college libraries in the Netherlands and Germany.

LBS offers a full range of functionality including circulation, acquisitions and controls, serials control, reporting, easy-to-use, intuitive, end-user and staff interfaces.

The system offers a range of configuration options that enable libraries to configure the system to suit their individual requirements.

LBS can also be integrated with the CBS – a generic solution for the creation and maintenance of union catalogs; cataloging is primarily done in CBS and transferred to LBS in real time for the local process of data.

Benefits

• Fully proven, web based library management system in operation in over 200 academic and college libraries.
  Optimum cataloging and acquisitions efficiency through integration with LBS.
• Flexible integration of external systems and data such as direct links with publishers and suppliers through a Web browser interface.
• Third party interoperability enabling bibliographic and user data import, cross-searching of third party catalogs and integration with self-service devices.
• Online link with ILL systems based on ISO ILL.
• Powerful OPAC providing optimum cost effectiveness for performance and hardware investments.

Features

• Online Links to national or regional cataloging and ILL systems
• Hosted solution or local implementation option
• Compliant with state-of-the-art standards: XML – XSLT, SIP2, ISO ILL, SRU, Z39.50 etc.
• Allows use by multiple libraries that can optionally share (parts of) their data or work completely separated
• Up to date bibliographic information available in all modules
• Full range of library housekeeping modules
• Web browser staff interface
• Easy-to-use intuitive Web-based OPAC
• OPAC training module for new students

Related services

• CBS
• RFID
• IDM Connector

• LBS
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