Monday, October 26, 2009

Advances in Sirsi Dynix unicorn - Symphony

Track Record of Growth


Growth is best charted by exemplifying features. You will find below key features added to Unicorn, which speak directly to the versatility and evolutionary nature of SirsiDynix Symphony.



1995: Web-based OPAC

1995: Hyperion Digital Media Archive

1996: Academic Reserves module

1998: Outreach module

1998: Frames version of Web OPAC

1998: Windows-based staff client

1998: Server on Windows NT

1999: Materials Booking module

1999: Support for Oracle database

1999: Enhanced Serials Control module

2000: iBistro e-Library with content

2002: Acquisitions module update

2002: Enhanced ILL functionality

2002: Extensions to Unicorn for DRA users

2002: SIP, SIP2, and NCIP interfaces

2002: Support for URSA 2.6 via NCIP

2003: SVA automated telephone notification

2003: Acquisitions selection lists and 9XX ordering

2003: Interface with B&N.com for book purchase

2004: PocketCirc handheld circulation unit

2004: Collection Exchange Module

2004: Java-based staff client

2004: Unicode compliance

2004: Server on Red Hat Linux

2004: Support for credit card payment

2004: PDA/wireless devices

2004: Director�s Station online analytical tool

2005: e-Resources management capabilities

2005: Updates to consortial ownership and scoping

2005: Support for enriched EDI

2006: Server on SUSE Linux

2006: Portal-based user-experience functions

2006: Content management in EPS portal

2006: SchoolRooms content and portal

2006: Acquisitions selection list loader

2006: Links to Serials Solutions ERMS

2006: NCIP enhancements to support many ILL tools

2006: Placing holds against entire search result sets

2006: Additional options for federated searching and OpenURL resolution