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SirsiDynix Enterprise Review

I found that SirsiDynix Enterprise was like most discovery layer platforms that incorporated the main features found in Yang and Hoffmann’s report.  They have incorporated many features that enhance availability.  
 
1.      Single-point of entry for all library resources-With its resource Central (eRC) integration, serving as its main hub, Enterprise gives users with the opportunity to of access resources in various formats. 
2.      Enriched content-Administrative rights in Enterprise give staff the ability to embed search bars, and create guides to store in “digital rooms” for later use. It also includes cascading profile settings which creates a more seamless connection to branch locations and consortia
3.      Faceted navigation-This feature is an important part of SirsiDynix Enterprise System.  “Fuzzy” searching with faceted navigation allows users to narrow subjects and search terms that result in more substantial return queries.
4.      Relevancy-Statistical analysis for library data are provided by BLUEcloud Analytics which combines historical data with ILS, OPAC and other components to delivers extensive market research, library statistics and community indicators that qualify cost-benefit rations and market segmentation.
5.      Integration with social networking sites-Enterprise has implemented BookMyne+ which allows users to connect their library catalog to their Facebook pages with greater mobility.  In addition, staff can connect to their public faster in a more constructive format, which is achieved through RSS feeds (SirsiDynix Enterprise, 2013).
SirsiDynix was founded in 1979 in Utah and services 4,000 libraries or consortia, 300 million people and 23,000 catalogs all over the world.  These institutions comprise schools, public libraries, special collections, universities and consortia options.
Dynix Enterprise partners with its innovative digital asset management system, Portfolio to harvest metadata.   Constructed on Enterprise interface, Portfolio uses optical character recognition (OCR) that allows in-text searching capabilities.  Also this platform uses Open Access Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and includes an easy taxonomy for all users (SirsiDynix, Portfolio 2013).

As an application service provider (ASP), Dynix used Software as a Service (SaaS). However, Sirsi has now shifted to cloud storage, called SirsiDynix Cloud.

Website Building Part 3

Thinking I was through with my website only to discover that it is totally wrong.  So version 2 was slated for publication until I decided to delete something that turned out to be vitally important.  This led me to version #3 which is a compilation of website 1 and 2.  If you would like to take a look at the finished product check out : http://piper14.byethost17.com/wordpress/  I had best stop there or it might disappear too!

My Website Journey Part 2

My introduction into website building can be characterized as steep and curvy.  From having little to no experience with html codes, plugin and widgets, trial and error were my guides.  I think in the end I have something that I can be somewhat happy about, although my OCD will never allow me to be satisfied with the product.  I will admit I am a visual person and enjoyed creating each page.  I would like to add more user friendly content such as a form to allow my "patrons" to reserve books and/or register for library cards;

What I learned throughout the process is perseverance pays off.  I discovered using Photobucket will give me URLs for my photos that I added to my blog—“The Book Buzz”.  In addition I have found that Youtube is a great source for instructional videos on a great many things.

My through my journey, I have gained more confidence in computer language and how hard it is to build a website.  My site can be found at:  http://piper14.byethost17.com/.