SirsiDynix

The pace of information and technological growth demands scalable, extensible systems. Symphony meets this demand with a robust, multi-tier architecture supported across many hardware platforms, operating systems and databases along with an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) option that gives our customers the flexibility to meet changing IT requirements. Efficiency guides Symphony’s design, from bandwidth-considerate staff and public modules to support for technologies such as virtualization that reduce energy consumption and improve hardware utilization.  

Out of the box, Symphony offers powerful tools to support day-to-day operations, including circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, academic reserves, outreach and media booking. But Symphony doesn’t stop at the traditional services.

Among the many features that make Symphony the choice of more libraries than any other ILS system worldwide, a few of our favorites are:

• Unparalleled interoperability and customization through fully documented APIs and Web Services. Libraries get the same tools SirsiDynix engineers use to develop Symphony.
• SIP2, NCIP, EDI and Z39.50 standards compliance, which means even more flexibility and integration capabilities.
• Easy to use Web-based staff client for circulation and cataloging that allows staff to focus on serving library users.
• A powerful Java client streamlines processes and supports time-saving interfaces such as self service stations and material ordering interfaces.
• Mobile applications for staff, including circulation and inventory functions through Windows Mobile devices (with online and offline modes).
• Mobile applications for library users, including BookMyne, an iPhone application that allows patrons to access your catalog, place holds on materials and more.
• 9xx ordering suite for acquisitions flexibility and accuracy; Vendor Information Port for interactive searching of vendor databases and seamless acquisitions processes, including single-click receiving and invoicing.
• More than 100 built-in reports and utilities with scheduling, distribution and output options (and even more reporting option available via Director’s Station or Web Reporter).
• Unicode support for capturing the entire content of your library catalog with multilingual access and support for Romanized and non-Romanized scripts.
• Policy-driven Demand Management to promote resource sharing and NCIP support for interlibrary loan participation.

What’s more, with Symphony, it’s easy to change databases, implement new functionality or employ entirely new modules and clients, because it’s built right into the server design.