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