PocketCirc

Tim BlomEUUG Conference, 2005

PocketCirc

PocketCirc- Unicorn 2003.1 and up

PocketCirc merges the simplicity of a handheld device with on-line and off-line circulation functionality including the ability to use wireless connections.

Staff will be able to:

– Charge Items, Discharge Items, Renew Items, Renew Reserves

– Inventory functions– When online you can modify and/or create users– When offline you can create users

PocketCirc- Unicorn 2003.1 and up

Requirements:– Runs on Windows CE devices– Requires the use of ActiveSync– Available in a software-only package– Sirsi has tested with the PSC Falcon 4220 and the HP iPAQ

5XXX series

PocketCirc Advantages• Allows online & offline circulation functions

– Available in real-time (in a wireless environment or via ActiveSync)

– Ability to work in offline mode when you experience network problems or power-outages

• Charge, Discharge & Renew (items & reserves)– Long lines at the circulation desk can be shortened by

stepping right into the line to speed up the process– No longer tied to the desk – if someone needs assistance in

the stacks to find an item, you can charge it immediately• Usage & Inventory

– Walk through your library with the handheld PC & automatically update your records

• Users– Quick and easy way to Create users online & offline or Modify

users online• Stay one step ahead by using the latest technology

PocketCirc Login & Items

PocketCirc Users

PocketCirc Setup• Server:

– Basic login info…• Client:

– Offline/Online, Language…• Policies:

– Modify & Delete policies• Delinq:

– Download User Delinquency information both offline & online

• Barcode: – Work with barcode policies in

offline mode (add, modify & delete)• Miscellaneous:

– Logout, After working offline, you can upload transactions the next time you are online, Help available…

Interested ?

• Need more information ?

• www.sirsi.com– Client care– All products– Pocket Circ